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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Battery-Based Emergency Power Unit
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of availability and
request for public comment.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This notice announces the
availability of, and requests comment
on, a proposed Technical Standard
Order (TSO) on battery-based
emergency power units (BEPU). The
TSO prescribes minimum performance
standards that BEPU must meet to be
identified with the marketing ‘‘TSO–
C174.’’
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before March 28, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Send all comments on this
proposed TSO to: Technical Programs
and Continued Airworthiness Branch,
AIR–120, Aircraft Engineering Division,
Aircraft Certification Service, Attn: File
No. TAO–C174, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591.
You may deliver comments to:
Federal Aviation Administration, Room
804, 800 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington DC 20591.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Lee Nguyen, AIR–120, Room 804,
Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington DC 20591. Telephone (202)
267–9937.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
You are invited to comment on the
proposed TSO by submitting written
data, views, or arguments to the above
address. Comments received may be
examined, both before and after the
closing date, in room 804 at the above
address, weekdays except federal
holidays, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30
p.m. The Director, Aircraft Certification
Service, will consider all comments
received on or before the closing date
before date before issuing the final TSO
Background
Proposed TSO–C174 prescribes the
minimum performance standards for
BEPU. The TSO references the standard
set forth in the manufacturer’s part
drawing(s) and applicable part
specification(s) submitted with a BEPU
manufacturer’s application for TSO
authorization.
How To Obtain Copies
You can view or download the
proposed TSO from its online location
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at: https://www.airweb.faa.gov/rgl. At
this Web page, select ‘‘Technical
Standard Orders.’’ At the TSO page,
select ‘‘Proposed Orders.’’
For a paper copy, contact the person
listed in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT.
Issued in Washington DC, on February 18,
2005.
Susan J.M. Cabler,
Acting Manager, Aircraft Engineering
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05–3763 Filed 2–25–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade
Bureau
Proposed Information Collections;
Comment Request
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and
Trade Bureau, Treasury.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: As part of our continuing
effort to reduce paperwork and
respondent burden, and as required by
the Paperwork Reduction Act, we invite
comments on the proposed or
continuing information collections
listed below in this notice.
DATES: We must receive your written
comments on or before April 29, 2005.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments to
Mary A. Wood, Alcohol and Tobacco
Tax and Trade Bureau, at any of these
addresses:
• P.O. Box 14412, Washington, DC
20044–4412;
• 202–927–8525 (facsimile); or
• formcomments@ttb.gov (e-mail).
Please send separate comments for
each specific information collection
listed below. You must reference the
information collection’s title, form or
recordkeeping requirement number, and
OMB number (if any) in your comment.
If you submit your comment via
facsimile, send no more than five 8.5 ×
11 inch pages in order to ensure
electronic access to our equipment.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To
obtain additional information, copies of
any information collection and its
instructions, or copies of any comments
received, contact Mary A. Wood,
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade
Bureau, P.O. Box 14412, Washington,
DC 20044–4412; or phone 202–927–
8210.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Request for Comments
The Department of the Treasury and
its Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade
Bureau, as part of their continuing effort
to reduce paperwork and respondent
burden, invite the public and other
Federal agencies to comment on the
proposed or continuing information
collections listed in this notice, as
required by the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be included or
summarized in our request for Office of
Management and Budget (OMB)
approval of the relevant information
collection. All comments are part of the
public record and subject to disclosure.
Please not do include any confidential
or inappropriate material in your
comments.
We invite comments on: (a) Whether
the information collection is necessary
for the proper performance of the
agency’s functions, including whether
the information has practical utility; (b)
the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of
the information collection’s burden; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information collected; (d)
ways to minimize the information
collection’s burden 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 the
requested information.
Information Collections Open for
Comment
Currently, we are seeking comments
on the following forms and
recordkeeping requirements:
Title: Applications—Volatile FruitFlavor Concentrate Plants.
OMB Number: 1513–0006.
TTB Form Number: 5520.3.
TTB Recordkeeping Requirement
Number: 5520/2.
Abstract: Persons who wish to
establish premises to manufacture
volatile fruit-flavor concentrates are
required to file an application to do so
using TTB F 5520.3. TTB uses the
application information to identify
persons responsible for such
manufacture since these products
contain ethyl alcohol and have potential
for use as alcoholic beverages with
consequent loss of revenue. The
application constitutes registry of a still,
a statutory requirement. The record
retention requirement for this
information collection is 98 years.
Current Actions: There are no changes
to this information collection and it is
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being submitted for extension purposes
only.
Type of Review: Extension.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
10.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 30.
Title: Application for Basic Permit
under the Federal Alcohol
Administration Act.
OMB Number: 1513–0018.
TTB Form Number: 5100.24.
Abstract: TTB F 5100.24 is completed
by persons intending to engage in a
business involving beverage alcohol
operations at a distilled spirits plant or
bonded winery, or to wholesale or
import beverage alcohol. The
information allows TTB to identify the
application and the location of the
business and to determine whether the
applicant qualifies for a basic permit
under the Federal Alcohol
Administration Act.
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 forprofit.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,600.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 2,800.
Title: Application for Amended Basic
Permit under the Federal Alcohol
Administration Act.
OMB Number: 1513–0019.
TTB Form Number: 5100.18.
Abstract: TTB F 5100.18 is completed
by permittees who have changes in their
operations that require a new permit to
be issued or notice to be received by
TTB. The permittees are businesses
involved with beverage alcohol
operations as distilled spirits plants,
bonded wineries, wholesalers, or
importers. The information allows TTB
to identify the permittee, the changes to
the permit or business operations, and
to determine whether the applicant
qualifies for an amended basic permit
under the Federal Alcohol
Administration Act.
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 forprofit.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,200.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 600.
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Title: Formula and Process for
Nonbeverage Product.
OMB Number: 1513–0021.
TTB Form Number: 5154.1.
Abstract: Businesses that use taxpaid
alcohol to manufacture nonbeverage
products may file a claim for drawback
(refund or remittance) if they can
substantiate, by using TTB F 5154.1,
that the spirits were used in the
manufacture of products unfit for
beverage use. This determination is
based on the formula for the product.
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 forprofit.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
611.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 2,500.
Title: Annual Report of Concentrate
Manufacturers and Usual and
Customary Business Records—Volatile
Fruit-Flavor Concentrate.
OMB Number: 1513–0022.
TTB Form Number: 5520.2.
TTB Recordkeeping Requirement
Number: 5520/1.
Abstract: Manufacturers of volatile
fruit-flavor concentrate must provide
reports as necessary to insure the
protection of the revenue. The report
accounts for all concentrates
manufactured, removed, or treated so as
to be unfit for beverage use. The
information is required to verify that
alcohol is not being diverted thereby
jeopardizing tax revenues. The
proprietor retains the records and report
for 3 years from the date they were
prepared, or 3 years from the date of last
entry, whichever is later.
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 forprofit.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
91.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 30.
Title: ‘‘Environmental Information’’
and ‘‘Supplemental Information on
Water Quality Considerations under 33
U.S.C. 1341(a).’’
OMB Number: 1513–0023.
TTB Form Numbers: 5000.29 and
5000.30, respectively.
Abstract: The environmental forms
are necessary in order to comply with
the provisions of the National
Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S.C.
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4332 (TTB F 5000.29) and the Clean
Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1341(a) (TTB F
5000.30). Information regarding solid
and liquid waste, air pollution, noise,
etc. as collected on TTB F 5000.29 is
evaluated to determine if a formal
environmental impact statement or an
environmental permit is necessary for a
proposed operation. The environmental
type information is collected from
manufacturers such as distilled spirits
plants, wineries, breweries, and tobacco
products factories. Those manufacturers
who discharge a solid or liquid effluent
into navigable waters submit TTB F
5000.30. Applicants are required to
describe any biological, chemical
thermal, or other characteristic of the
discharge as well as any methods or
equipment used to monitor the
condition of the discharge. Based upon
this data, TTB makes a determination as
to whether a certification or waiver by
the applicable State water quality
agency is required. Should a
manufacturer be required to submit both
forms (TTB F 5000.29 and TTB F
5000.30) they may incorporate by
reference any redundant information
especially regarding solid and waste.
The record retention period for this
information collection is 15 years after
discontinuance of business for distilled
spirits plants having production
facilities. For all others, the retention
period is 4 years after discontinuance of
business.
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 and other
for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
8,000.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 4,400.
Title: Specific and Continuing
Transportation Bond—Distilled Spirits
or Wines Withdrawn for Transportation
to Manufacturing Bonded Warehouse—
Class Six; and Specific and Continuing
Transportation Bond—Distilled Spirits
and Wines Withdrawn for
Transportation to Manufacturing
Bonded Warehouse—Class Six.
OMB Number: 1513–0031.
TTB Form Numbers: 5100.12 and
5110.67, respectively.
Abstract: TTB F 5100.12 and TTB F
5110.67 are specific bonds which
protect the tax liability on distilled
spirits and wine while in transit from
one type of bonded facility to another.
The bonds identify the shipment, the
parties, the date, and the amount of
bond coverage. The record retention
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requirement for this information
collection is 2 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 and other
for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
One (1).
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: One (1).
Title: Offer in Compromise of Liability
Incurred under Federal Alcohol
Administration Act.
OMB Number: 1513–0055.
TTB Form Number: 5640.2.
Abstract: Persons who have
committed violations of the FAA Act
may submit an offer in compromise. The
offer is a request by the party in
violation to compromise penalties for
the violations in lieu of civil or criminal
action. TTB F 5640.2 identifies the
violation(s) to be compromised by the
person committing them, amount of
offer plus justification for acceptance of
the offer.
Current Actions: There are not
changes to this information collection
and it is being submitted for extension
purposes only.
Type of Review: Extension.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
12.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 24.
Title: Wholesale Dealers Records of
Receipt of Alcoholic Beverages,
Disposition of Distilled Spirits, and
Monthly Summary Report.
OMB Number: 1513–0065.
TTB Recordkeeping Requirement
Number: 5170/2.
Abstract: TTB uses these records and
reports as an accounting tool to ensure
protection of the revenue. Records of
receipt and disposition are the basic
documents that describe the activities of
wholesale dealers, and they provide an
audit trail of taxable commodities from
point of production to point of sale.
Records of disposition are required only
for distilled spirits. TTB requires the
monthly report only in exceptional
circumstances to ensure that a particular
wholesale dealer is maintaining the
required records. The records retention
requirement 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 and other
for-profit.
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Estimated Number of Respondents:
50.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 1,200.
Title: Manufacturers of Nonbeverage
Products—Records to Support Claims
for Drawback.
OMB Number: 1513–0073.
TTB Recordkeeping Requirement
Number: 5530/2.
Abstract: The recordkeeping
requirements included in TTB REC
5530/2 are part of the system necessary
to prevent diversion of drawback spirits
to beverage use. The records are
necessary to maintain accountability
over these spirits. 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: Business or other forprofit.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
611.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 12,831.
Title: Proprietors or Claimants
Exporting Liquors.
OMB Number: 1513–0075.
TTB Recordkeeping Requirement
Number: 5900/1.
Abstract: Distilled spirits, wine and
beer may be exported from bonded
premises without payment of excise
taxes, or they may be exported if their
taxes have been paid and the exporters
may claim drawback of the taxes paid.
This recordkeeping requirement is
needed to allow the amounts exported
to be verified and to maintain
accountability over products. The
records retention requirement for this
information collection is 2 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 forprofit.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
120.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 7,200.
Title: Federal Firearms and
Ammunition Excise Tax.
OMB Number: 1513–0094.
TTB Form Number: 5300.26.
Abstract: A Federal excise tax is
imposed by 26 U.S.C. 4181 on the sale
of pistols and revolvers, other firearms,
shells, and cartridges (ammunition) sold
by firearms manufacturers, producers,
and importers. The information on the
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form is necessary to establish the
taxpayer’s identity, the amount and type
of taxes due, and the amount of
payments made.
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 forprofit.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
965.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 27,020.
Title: Administrative Remedies,
Closing Agreements.
OMB Number: 1513–0099.
Abstract: 26 U.S.C. 7121 authorizes
the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade
Bureau to prescribe regulations for
entering into an agreement in writing
with any person relating to any tax
liability of such person imposed under
26 U.S.C. which is enforced and
administered by TTB. Closing
agreements may be related to the total
tax liability of the taxpayer or to one or
more separate items affecting the tax
liability.
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 forprofit.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
One (1).
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: One (1).
Title: Marks and Notices on Packages
of Tobacco Products.
OMB Number: 1513–0101.
TTB Recordkeeping Requirement
Number: 5210/13.
Abstract: This information collection
requires the manufacturer or exporter to
place a mark and notice indicating a
product’s tax classification and quantity
on packages, cases, or containers.
Statutory authority for labeling and
marking requirements pertaining to
tobacco products is set forth in 26
U.S.C. 5723. The printing of this
information on packages of tobacco
products ensures effective
administration of the Federal excise
taxes imposed on tobacco products.
There is no recordkeeping or reporting
burden imposed on the proprietors.
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 and other
for-profit.
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Estimated Number of Respondents:
120.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: One (1).
Title: Drawback of Tax on Tobacco
Products and Cigarette Papers and
Tubes-Export Shipment.
OMB Number: 1513–0102.
TTB Recordkeeping Requirement
Number: 5210/2.
Abstract: Tobacco products have
historically been a major source of
excise tax revenue for the Federal
government. In order to safeguard these
taxes, tobacco products manufacturers
are required to maintain a system of
records designed to establish
accountability over the tobacco products
and cigarette papers and tubes.
Exporters of tobacco products and
cigarette papers and tubes on which
they have paid tax may claim drawback
of tax by complying with the
requirements of laws and regulations.
The records retention period is 3 years.
Current Actions: There are not
changes to this information collection
and it is being submitted for extension
purposes only.
Type of Review: Extension.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
One (1).
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 5.
Dated: February 16, 2005.
Marjorie D. Ruhf,
Acting Chief, Regulations and Procedures
Division.
[FR Doc. 05–3713 Filed 2–25–05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4810–31–P
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
[IA–62–91]
Proposed Collection; Comment
Request for Regulation Project
Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Treasury.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
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 IRS is
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soliciting comments concerning an
existing final and temporary regulations,
IA–62–91 (TD 8482), Capitalization and
Inclusion in Inventory of Certain Costs
(§§ 1.263A–2 and 1.263A–3).
DATES: Written comments should be
received on or before April 29, 2005, to
be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
to Glenn Kirkland, Internal Revenue
Service, room 6512, 1111 Constitution
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
copies of the regulations should be
directed to Larnice Mack at Internal
Revenue Service, room 6512, 1111
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington,
DC 20224, or at (202) 622–3179, or
through the Internet at
Larnice.Mack@irs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Capitalization and Inclusion in
Inventory of Certain Costs.
OMB Number: 1545–0987.
Regulation Project Number: IA–62–
91.
Abstract: The requirements are
necessary to determine whether
taxpayers comply with the cost
allocation rules of Internal Revenue
Code section 263A and with the
requirements for changing their
methods of accounting. The information
will be used to verify taxpayers’ changes
in method of accounting.
Current Actions: There is no change to
this existing regulation.
Type of Review: Extension of OMB
approval.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations and farms.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
20,000.
Estimated Average Time Per
Respondent: The estimated annual
reporting and recordkeeping burden per
respondent varies from 1 hour to 9
hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 100,000.
The following paragraph applies to all
the collections of information covered
by this notice.
An agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, a collection of information
unless the collection of information
displays a valid OMB control number.
Books or records relating to a collection
of information must be retained as long
as their contents may become material
in the administration of any internal
revenue law. Generally, tax returns and
tax return information are confidential,
as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103.
Request for Comments: Comments
submitted in response to this notice will
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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.
Approved: February 16, 2005.
Glenn Kirkland,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05–3695 Filed 2–25–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Request for Nominations to the
Electronic Tax Administration
Advisory Committee
Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Treasury.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Electronic Tax
Administration Advisory Committee
(ETAAC), was established to provide
continued input into the development
and implementation of the Internal
Revenue Service (IRS) strategy for
electronic tax administration. The
ETAAC provides an organized public
forum for discussion of electronic tax
administration issues in support of the
overriding goal that paperless filing
should be the preferred and most
convenient method of filing tax and
information returns. ETAAC members
convey the public’s perception of IRS
electronic tax administration activities,
offer constructive observations about
current or proposed policies, programs,
and procedures, and suggest
improvements. This document seeks
nominations of individuals to be
considered for selection as Committee
members.
The Director, Electronic Tax
Administration (ETA) will assure that
the size and organizational
representation of the ETAAC obtains
balanced membership and includes
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
Proposed Information Collections; Comment Request
AGENCY: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Treasury.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and
respondent burden, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, we
invite comments on the proposed or continuing information collections
listed below in this notice.
DATES: We must receive your written comments on or before April 29,
2005.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments to Mary A. Wood, Alcohol and Tobacco
Tax and Trade Bureau, at any of these addresses:
P.O. Box 14412, Washington, DC 20044-4412;
202-927-8525 (facsimile); or
formcomments@ttb.gov (e-mail).
Please send separate comments for each specific information
collection listed below. You must reference the information
collection's title, form or recordkeeping requirement number, and OMB
number (if any) in your comment. If you submit your comment via
facsimile, send no more than five 8.5 x 11 inch pages in order to
ensure electronic access to our equipment.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To obtain additional information,
copies of any information collection and its instructions, or copies of
any comments received, contact Mary A. Wood, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax
and Trade Bureau, P.O. Box 14412, Washington, DC 20044-4412; or phone
202-927-8210.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Request for Comments
The Department of the Treasury and its Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and
Trade Bureau, as part of their continuing effort to reduce paperwork
and respondent burden, invite the public and other Federal agencies to
comment on the proposed or continuing information collections listed in
this notice, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be included or
summarized in our request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
approval of the relevant information collection. All comments are part
of the public record and subject to disclosure. Please not do include
any confidential or inappropriate material in your comments.
We invite comments on: (a) Whether the information collection is
necessary for the proper performance of the agency's functions,
including whether the information has practical utility; (b) the
accuracy of the agency's estimate of the information collection's
burden; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information collected; (d) ways to minimize the information
collection's burden 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 the
requested information.
Information Collections Open for Comment
Currently, we are seeking comments on the following forms and
recordkeeping requirements:
Title: Applications--Volatile Fruit-Flavor Concentrate Plants.
OMB Number: 1513-0006.
TTB Form Number: 5520.3.
TTB Recordkeeping Requirement Number: 5520/2.
Abstract: Persons who wish to establish premises to manufacture
volatile fruit-flavor concentrates are required to file an application
to do so using TTB F 5520.3. TTB uses the application information to
identify persons responsible for such manufacture since these products
contain ethyl alcohol and have potential for use as alcoholic beverages
with consequent loss of revenue. The application constitutes registry
of a still, a statutory requirement. The record retention requirement
for this information collection is 98 years.
Current Actions: There are no changes to this information
collection and it is
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being submitted for extension purposes only.
Type of Review: Extension.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 10.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 30.
Title: Application for Basic Permit under the Federal Alcohol
Administration Act.
OMB Number: 1513-0018.
TTB Form Number: 5100.24.
Abstract: TTB F 5100.24 is completed by persons intending to engage
in a business involving beverage alcohol operations at a distilled
spirits plant or bonded winery, or to wholesale or import beverage
alcohol. The information allows TTB to identify the application and the
location of the business and to determine whether the applicant
qualifies for a basic permit under the Federal Alcohol Administration
Act.
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: 1,600.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,800.
Title: Application for Amended Basic Permit under the Federal
Alcohol Administration Act.
OMB Number: 1513-0019.
TTB Form Number: 5100.18.
Abstract: TTB F 5100.18 is completed by permittees who have changes
in their operations that require a new permit to be issued or notice to
be received by TTB. The permittees are businesses involved with
beverage alcohol operations as distilled spirits plants, bonded
wineries, wholesalers, or importers. The information allows TTB to
identify the permittee, the changes to the permit or business
operations, and to determine whether the applicant qualifies for an
amended basic permit under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act.
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: 1,200.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 600.
Title: Formula and Process for Nonbeverage Product.
OMB Number: 1513-0021.
TTB Form Number: 5154.1.
Abstract: Businesses that use taxpaid alcohol to manufacture
nonbeverage products may file a claim for drawback (refund or
remittance) if they can substantiate, by using TTB F 5154.1, that the
spirits were used in the manufacture of products unfit for beverage
use. This determination is based on the formula for the product.
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: 611.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,500.
Title: Annual Report of Concentrate Manufacturers and Usual and
Customary Business Records--Volatile Fruit-Flavor Concentrate.
OMB Number: 1513-0022.
TTB Form Number: 5520.2.
TTB Recordkeeping Requirement Number: 5520/1.
Abstract: Manufacturers of volatile fruit-flavor concentrate must
provide reports as necessary to insure the protection of the revenue.
The report accounts for all concentrates manufactured, removed, or
treated so as to be unfit for beverage use. The information is required
to verify that alcohol is not being diverted thereby jeopardizing tax
revenues. The proprietor retains the records and report for 3 years
from the date they were prepared, or 3 years from the date of last
entry, whichever is later.
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: 91.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 30.
Title: ``Environmental Information'' and ``Supplemental Information
on Water Quality Considerations under 33 U.S.C. 1341(a).''
OMB Number: 1513-0023.
TTB Form Numbers: 5000.29 and 5000.30, respectively.
Abstract: The environmental forms are necessary in order to comply
with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S.C.
4332 (TTB F 5000.29) and the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1341(a) (TTB F
5000.30). Information regarding solid and liquid waste, air pollution,
noise, etc. as collected on TTB F 5000.29 is evaluated to determine if
a formal environmental impact statement or an environmental permit is
necessary for a proposed operation. The environmental type information
is collected from manufacturers such as distilled spirits plants,
wineries, breweries, and tobacco products factories. Those
manufacturers who discharge a solid or liquid effluent into navigable
waters submit TTB F 5000.30. Applicants are required to describe any
biological, chemical thermal, or other characteristic of the discharge
as well as any methods or equipment used to monitor the condition of
the discharge. Based upon this data, TTB makes a determination as to
whether a certification or waiver by the applicable State water quality
agency is required. Should a manufacturer be required to submit both
forms (TTB F 5000.29 and TTB F 5000.30) they may incorporate by
reference any redundant information especially regarding solid and
waste. The record retention period for this information collection is
15 years after discontinuance of business for distilled spirits plants
having production facilities. For all others, the retention period is 4
years after discontinuance of business.
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 and other for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,000.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,400.
Title: Specific and Continuing Transportation Bond--Distilled
Spirits or Wines Withdrawn for Transportation to Manufacturing Bonded
Warehouse--Class Six; and Specific and Continuing Transportation Bond--
Distilled Spirits and Wines Withdrawn for Transportation to
Manufacturing Bonded Warehouse--Class Six.
OMB Number: 1513-0031.
TTB Form Numbers: 5100.12 and 5110.67, respectively.
Abstract: TTB F 5100.12 and TTB F 5110.67 are specific bonds which
protect the tax liability on distilled spirits and wine while in
transit from one type of bonded facility to another. The bonds identify
the shipment, the parties, the date, and the amount of bond coverage.
The record retention
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requirement for this information collection is 2 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 and other for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents: One (1).
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: One (1).
Title: Offer in Compromise of Liability Incurred under Federal
Alcohol Administration Act.
OMB Number: 1513-0055.
TTB Form Number: 5640.2.
Abstract: Persons who have committed violations of the FAA Act may
submit an offer in compromise. The offer is a request by the party in
violation to compromise penalties for the violations in lieu of civil
or criminal action. TTB F 5640.2 identifies the violation(s) to be
compromised by the person committing them, amount of offer plus
justification for acceptance of the offer.
Current Actions: There are not 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: 12.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 24.
Title: Wholesale Dealers Records of Receipt of Alcoholic Beverages,
Disposition of Distilled Spirits, and Monthly Summary Report.
OMB Number: 1513-0065.
TTB Recordkeeping Requirement Number: 5170/2.
Abstract: TTB uses these records and reports as an accounting tool
to ensure protection of the revenue. Records of receipt and disposition
are the basic documents that describe the activities of wholesale
dealers, and they provide an audit trail of taxable commodities from
point of production to point of sale. Records of disposition are
required only for distilled spirits. TTB requires the monthly report
only in exceptional circumstances to ensure that a particular wholesale
dealer is maintaining the required records. The records retention
requirement 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 and other for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 50.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,200.
Title: Manufacturers of Nonbeverage Products--Records to Support
Claims for Drawback.
OMB Number: 1513-0073.
TTB Recordkeeping Requirement Number: 5530/2.
Abstract: The recordkeeping requirements included in TTB REC 5530/2
are part of the system necessary to prevent diversion of drawback
spirits to beverage use. The records are necessary to maintain
accountability over these spirits. 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: Business or other for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 611.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 12,831.
Title: Proprietors or Claimants Exporting Liquors.
OMB Number: 1513-0075.
TTB Recordkeeping Requirement Number: 5900/1.
Abstract: Distilled spirits, wine and beer may be exported from
bonded premises without payment of excise taxes, or they may be
exported if their taxes have been paid and the exporters may claim
drawback of the taxes paid. This recordkeeping requirement is needed to
allow the amounts exported to be verified and to maintain
accountability over products. The records retention requirement for
this information collection is 2 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: 120.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 7,200.
Title: Federal Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax.
OMB Number: 1513-0094.
TTB Form Number: 5300.26.
Abstract: A Federal excise tax is imposed by 26 U.S.C. 4181 on the
sale of pistols and revolvers, other firearms, shells, and cartridges
(ammunition) sold by firearms manufacturers, producers, and importers.
The information on the form is necessary to establish the taxpayer's
identity, the amount and type of taxes due, and the amount of payments
made.
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: 965.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 27,020.
Title: Administrative Remedies, Closing Agreements.
OMB Number: 1513-0099.
Abstract: 26 U.S.C. 7121 authorizes the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and
Trade Bureau to prescribe regulations for entering into an agreement in
writing with any person relating to any tax liability of such person
imposed under 26 U.S.C. which is enforced and administered by TTB.
Closing agreements may be related to the total tax liability of the
taxpayer or to one or more separate items affecting the tax liability.
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: One (1).
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: One (1).
Title: Marks and Notices on Packages of Tobacco Products.
OMB Number: 1513-0101.
TTB Recordkeeping Requirement Number: 5210/13.
Abstract: This information collection requires the manufacturer or
exporter to place a mark and notice indicating a product's tax
classification and quantity on packages, cases, or containers.
Statutory authority for labeling and marking requirements pertaining to
tobacco products is set forth in 26 U.S.C. 5723. The printing of this
information on packages of tobacco products ensures effective
administration of the Federal excise taxes imposed on tobacco products.
There is no recordkeeping or reporting burden imposed on the
proprietors.
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 and other for-profit.
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Estimated Number of Respondents: 120.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: One (1).
Title: Drawback of Tax on Tobacco Products and Cigarette Papers and
Tubes-Export Shipment.
OMB Number: 1513-0102.
TTB Recordkeeping Requirement Number: 5210/2.
Abstract: Tobacco products have historically been a major source of
excise tax revenue for the Federal government. In order to safeguard
these taxes, tobacco products manufacturers are required to maintain a
system of records designed to establish accountability over the tobacco
products and cigarette papers and tubes. Exporters of tobacco products
and cigarette papers and tubes on which they have paid tax may claim
drawback of tax by complying with the requirements of laws and
regulations. The records retention period is 3 years.
Current Actions: There are not 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: One (1).
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 5.
Dated: February 16, 2005.
Marjorie D. Ruhf,
Acting Chief, Regulations and Procedures Division.
[FR Doc. 05-3713 Filed 2-25-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4810-31-P
