[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 6, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9010-9011]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-5232]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
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 Excise Tax Return-Alcohol and Tobacco Products (Puerto Rico).
DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 6, 1996 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) 927-7768.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the form(s) and instructions should be directed to Robert
Ruhf, Tax Compliance Branch, 650 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington,
DC 20226, (202) 927-8220.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Excise Tax Return-Alcohol and Tobacco Products (Puerto
Rico).
OMB Number: 1512-0497.
Form Number: ATF F 5000,25.
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Abstract: Businesses in Puerto Rico report their Federal excise tax
liability on distilled spirits, beer, wine, tobacco products, or
cigarette papers and tubes on ATF F 5000.25. ATF needs this form to
identify the taxpayer and to determine the amount and type of taxes due
and paid.
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: 30.
Estimated Time Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 130.
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 collection of
information on respondents, including through the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Dated: February 29, 1996.
Bradley A. Buckles,
Acting Director.
[FR Doc. 96-5232 Filed 3-5-96; 8:45 am]
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