00-13117. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

May 19, 2000.

The Department of Treasury has submitted the following public information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding this information collection should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the Treasury Department Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, Room 2110, 1425 New York Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220.

DATES:

Written comments should be received on or before June 26, 2000 to be assured of consideration.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (BATF)

OMB Number: 1512-0038.

Form Number: ATF F 5030.6.

Type of Review: Extension.

Title: Authorization to Furnish Financial Information and Certificate of Compliance.

Description: The Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 limits access to records held by financial institutions and provides for certain procedures to gain access to the information. ATF F 5030.6 serves as both a customer authorization for ATF to receive information and as the required certification to the financial institution.

Respondents: Business of other for-profit.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,000.

Estimated Burden Hours Per Respondent: 15 minutes.

Frequency of Response: On occasion.

Estimated Total Reporting Burden: 500 hours.

OMB Number: 1512-0059.

Form Number: ATF F 5120.29.

Type of Review: Extension.

Title: Bonded Wineries—Formula and Process for Wine, Letterhead Applications and Notices Relating to Formula Wine.

Description: ATF F 5120.29 is used to determine the classification of wines for labeling and consumer protection. The form describes the person filing, type of product to be made and restrictions to the labeling and manufacture. The form is also used to audit a product.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 600.

Estimated Burden Hours Per Respondent: 2 hours.

Frequency of Response: On occasion.

Estimated Total Reporting Burden: 1,200 hours.

OMB Number: 1512-0082.

Form Number: ATF F 1582-A (5120.24).

Type of Review: Extension.

Title: Drawback on Wines Exported.

Description: When proprietors export wines that have been produced, packaged, manufactured, or bottled in the U. S., they file a claim for drawback or refund for the taxes that have already been paid on the wine. This form notifies ATF that the wine was in fact exported and helps to protect the revenue and prevent fraudulent claims.

Respondents: Individuals or households, Business or other for-profit.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 900.

Estimated Burden Hours Per Respondent: 1 hour, 7 minutes.

Frequency of Response: On occasion.

Estimated Total Reporting Burden: 2,025 hours.

OMB Number: 1512-0131.

Form Number: ATF F 5400.14/5400.15, Part III.

Type of Review: Extension.

Title: Renewal of Explosives License or Permit.

Description: This information collection activity is used for the renewal of explosives licenses and permits. This short renewal form is used in lieu of a more detailed application.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,500.

Estimated Burden Hours Per Respondent: 20 minutes.

Frequency of Response: On occasion.

Estimated Total Reporting Burden: 825 hours.

OMB Number: 1512-0554.

Form Number: ATF F 5000.28T.

Type of Review: Extension.

Title: 2000 Floor Stocks Tax Return (Cigarettes) and Recordkeeping Requirements.

Description: All persons who hold for sale any cigarettes on January 1, 2000, must take an inventory. A floor stocks tax has been imposed on cigarettes. The recordkeeping and the tax return for this tax are prescribed by ATF.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit.

Estimated Number of Recordkeepers: 400,000.

Estimated Burden Hours Per Recordkeeper: 30 minutes.

Frequency of Response: Other (One-time).

Estimated Total Recordkeeping Burden: 1,532,000 hours.

Clearance Officer: Robert N. Hogarth [phone], Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Room 3200, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20226.

OMB Reviewer: Alexander T. Hunt [phone], Office of Management and Budget, Room 10202, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503.

Lois K. Holland,

Departmental Reports Management Officer.