[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 107 (Wednesday, June 4, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 30668]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-14562]
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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 Usual and Customary Business Records Relating to Tax-Free Alcohol.
DATES: Written comments should be received on or before August 4, 1997
to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESS: 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 Steve
Simon, Wine, Beer and Spirits Regulations Branch, 650 Massachusetts
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8183.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Usual and Customary Business Records Relating to Tax-Free
Alcohol.
OMB Number: 1512-0334.
Recordkeeping Requirement ID Number: ATF REC 5150/3.
Abstract: Tax-free alcohol is used for nonbeverage purposes by
educational organizations, hospitals, laboratories, etc. The use of
alcohol free of tax is regulated to prevent illegal diversion to
taxable beverage use. Records maintain spirits accountability and
protect tax revenue and public safety. The record retention requirement
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: Not-for-profit institutions, Federal Government,
State, Local or Tribal Government.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,560.
Estimated Time Per Respondent: The recordkeeping requirement
involves usual and customary business records only; therefore, there is
no burden imposed on the respondent.
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; (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; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of
operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide
information.
Dated: May 27, 1997.
John W. Magaw,
Director.
[FR Doc. 97-14562 Filed 6-3-97; 8:45 am]
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