[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 150 (Friday, August 2, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40478-40479]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-19680]
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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 Beer for Exportation.
DATES: Written comments should be received on or before October 1, 1996
to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco
and
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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 Marjorie
Ruhf, Wine, Beer and Spirits Regulations Branch, 650 Massachusetts
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8202.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Beer for Exportation.
OMB Number: 1512-0096.
Form Number: ATF F 5130.12.
Abstract: ATF collects this information in order to monitor export
activities by brewers. Certification as to type and quantity of beer
exported is analyzed by brewers' operational reports to ensure
compliance with tax laws enforced by ATF. The ATF District Director is
authorized to direct a proprietor to retain records for an additional 3
years where it is deemed necessary.
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: 392.
Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 38,808.
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: July 26, 1996.
John W. Magaw,
Director.
[FR Doc. 96-19680 Filed 8-1-96; 8:45 am]
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