[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 223 (Friday, November 19, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63374-63375]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-30276]
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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 Liquors and Articles from Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands.
DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 18,
2000 to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco
and Firearms, Linda Barnes, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington,
DC 20226, (202) 927-8930.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the form(s) and instructions should be directed to Jim
Ficaretta, Regulations Division, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8203.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Liquors and Articles from Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands.
OMB Number: 1512-0494.
Recordkeeping Requirement ID Number: ATF REC 5530/3.
Abstract: This information collection applies to persons bringing
nonbeverage products into the United States from Puerto Rico and the
Virgin Islands. Recordkeeping requirements are necessary for the
verification of claims for drawback of distilled spirits excise taxes
paid on such products. The record retention period for this information
collection is 3 years.
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: 20.
Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1 hour.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 120.
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; (d)
ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
respondents, including
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through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs
and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to
provide information.
Dated: November 12, 1999.
William T. Earle,
Assistant Director (Management) CFO.
[FR Doc. 99-30276 Filed 11-18-99; 8:45 am]
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