[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 38 (Friday, February 26, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9945-9946]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-04204]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

February 23, 2016.
    The Department of the Treasury will submit the following 
information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13, on or after the date of 
publication of this notice.

DATES: Comments should be received on or before March 28, 2016 to be 
assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Send comments regarding the burden estimates, or any other 
aspect of the information collections, including suggestions for 
reducing the burden, to (1) Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for 
Treasury, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 
20503, or email at [email protected] and (2) Treasury PRA 
Clearance Officer, 1750 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Suite 8117, Washington, 
DC 20220, or email at [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the submissions may be 
obtained by emailing [email protected], calling (202) 622-1295, or 
viewing the entire information collection request at www.reginfo.gov.

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)

    OMB Number: 1513-0005.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Title: Letterhead Applications and Notices Filed by Brewers, TTB 
REC 5130/2; and Brewer's Notice.
    Form: F 5130.10.
    Abstract: The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) requires brewers to file 
a notice of intent to operate a brewery. TTB F 5130.10, the Brewer's 
Notice, collects

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information similar to that collected on a permit application and, when 
approved by TTB, is a brewer's authorization to operate. The brewer 
shall maintain the approved Brewer's Notice and all associated 
documents at the brewery premises, in complete and current condition, 
readily available for inspection by an appropriate TTB officer. The 
regulations also require that a brewer submit a letterhead application 
or notice to conduct certain activities, such as to vary from 
regulatory requirements or to alternate brewery premises. Letterhead 
applications and notices are necessary to identify brewery activities 
so that TTB may ensure that proposed operations would comply with the 
IRC and would not jeopardize Federal revenues.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 14,870.

    OMB Number: 1513-0010.

    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Title: Formula and Process for Wine.
    Form: F 5120.29.
    Abstract: Proprietors intending to produce a special wine, other 
than standard wine or nonbeverage wine, must obtain TTB's prior 
approval of the formula by which the wine, or wine product made from 
wine, is to be made. Such proprietors may file formula approval 
requests on TTB F 5120.29, which describes the person filing, the type 
of product to be made, and the ingredients and process by which the 
product is to be made. TTB also may use the form to audit the product.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 60.

    OMB Number: 1513-0014.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Title: Power of Attorney.
    Form: F 5000.8.
    Abstract: The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) at 26 U.S.C. 6061 
provides that any documents filed by industry members under the 
provisions of the IRC must be signed and filed in accordance with the 
forms and regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury. 
Also, the Federal Alcohol Administration Act at 27 U.S.C. 204(c) states 
that the Secretary shall prescribe the manner and form of all 
applications for basic permits under the Act. The TTB regulations 
require individuals signing documents and forms filed with TTB on 
behalf of an applicant or principal to have specific authority to do so 
on their behalf. TTB F 5000.8 is used to delegate authority to a 
specific individual to sign documents on behalf of an applicant or 
principal.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,250.

    OMB Number: 1513-0057.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Title: Letterhead Applications and Notices Relating to Wine.
    Abstract: The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) regulates certain aspects 
of wine production and treatment because the production and treatment 
affect the volume of taxable wine produced. The IRC also imposes 
standards for natural wine, cellar treatment of natural wine, 
agricultural wine, and the labeling of all wines in order to protect 
consumers and protect the product integrity of the wine. TTB therefore 
requires proprietors to file letterhead applications and notices 
relating to certain production and treatment activities to ensure that 
the intended activity will not jeopardize the revenue or defraud 
consumers.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 825.

    OMB Number: 1513-0088.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Title: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Related Documents for Tax 
Returns and Claims.
    Abstract: TTB is responsible for the collection of Federal excise 
taxes on firearms, ammunition, distilled spirits,wine, beer, tobacco 
products, and cigarette papers and tubes, and the collection of special 
occupational taxes related to tobacco products and cigarette papers and 
tubes. The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) requires that these excise and 
special occupational taxes be collected on the basis of a return and 
requires taxpayers to maintain records that support the information in 
the return. The IRC also allows for the filing of claims for the 
abatement or refund of taxes under certain circumstances, and the IRC 
requires claimants to maintain records to support such claims. The 
maintenance of records is necessary to determine the appropriate tax 
liability, verify computations on tax returns, determine the adequacy 
of bond coverage, and verify the correctness of claims and other 
adjustments to tax liability.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 503,921.

Brenda Simms,
Treasury PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2016-04204 Filed 2-25-16; 8:45 am]
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