96-25177. Proposed Collection; Comment Request

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 192 (Wednesday, October 2, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 51490]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-25177]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing 
effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general 
public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment 
on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms 
within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning 
the Specific Export Bond, Distilled Spirits or Wine.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 2, 
1996 to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Linda Barnes, Bureau of 
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20226, [phone].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the form(s) and instructions should be directed to Mary Wood, 
Wine, Beer and Spirits Regulations Branch, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, 
NW., Washington, DC 20226, [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Title: Specific Export Bond, Distilled Spirits or Wine.
    OMB Number: 1512-0142.
    Form Number: ATF F 2734 (5100.25).
    Abstract: ATF F 2734 (5100.25) is used to ensure the payment of 
taxes on shipments of wine and distilled spirits. The form describes 
the taxable articles, the surety company, the specific conditions of 
the bond coverage and the persons that are accountable for tax payment.
    Current Actions: There are no changes to this information 
collection and it is being submitted for extension purposes only.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1 hour.

REQUEST FOR COMMENTS: Comments submitted in response to this notice 
will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All 
comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited 
on: (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for the 
proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether 
the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the 
agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) 
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on respondents, including through the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Also, 
ATF requests information regarding any monetary expenses you may incur 
while completing this form.

    Dated: September 26, 1996.
John W. Magaw,
Director.
[FR Doc. 96-25177 Filed 10-1-96; 8:45 am]
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