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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
Interested persons are invited to
participate in identifying the need for,
and defining the scope of, rulemaking
and advisory materials to address the
extensive use of nonmetallic materials
in the construction of transport category
airplanes by submitting written data,
views, or arguments as they may desire.
Comments relating to the
environmental, energy, or economic
impact that might result from adopting
the recommendations contained in this
notice are invited. Substantive
comments should be accompanied by
estimates of their economic impact if
possible. All comments received on or
before the closing date for comments
will be considered by the FAA before
deciding whether to pursue rulemaking.
Background
The certification standards for
transport category airplanes are
contained in Title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) part 25. These
standards have evolved over the years
and take into account the practicalities
of how airplanes are designed and
constructed. While it is in theory
possible to develop standards that make
no assumptions about the airplane
design or materials, i.e., pure
performance standards, this is often
extremely difficult. The standards
themselves would have to anticipate
virtually any design innovations, which
would tend to make the standards very
complex and lengthy or, conversely, so
high level as to make it difficult to
develop methods for demonstrating
compliance. One area where the
airworthiness standards of part 25 are
based on an assumption is the principal
materials of construction. For the most
part, the regulations assume that the
airplane fuselage, including wings and
empennage—the airframe—will be
constructed from metallic materials.
Despite this assumption, nonmetallic
materials have been used over the years
for specific components on various
airplane types. In those cases, the FAA
has evaluated the safety effects of these
specific designs, and in some cases has
issued special conditions to identify
appropriate certification criteria.
However, the current regulatory
standards do not account for an airframe
that is constructed predominantly from
nonmetallic materials. While special
conditions are a tool to address
individual certification projects, they
are not a long-term solution to a shift in
design philosophy. Airworthiness
standards might need to evolve with
evolving designs. Therefore, the FAA is
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considering whether a more
comprehensive change to part 25 is
appropriate.
There is an obvious trend toward the
increased use of composites in the
construction of airplanes. Both Boeing
and Airbus are in the process of
developing large transport category
airplanes using composite materials as
the primary material in construction of
the airframe. The FAA has written, or is
in the process of writing, special
conditions to incorporate adequate
safety standards for these airplanes.
Some of the special conditions
supplement or replace requirements that
either do not address all aspects of
composites, or have criteria that are
based on experience with metallic
structure that is not applicable to
composites. In either situation, the use
of nonmetallic materials requires
additional or modified standards to
maintain the level of safety currently
required for metallic materials. In other
cases, the regulatory language may be
sufficiently broad to address
nonmetallic materials, but the advisory
material may require updating.
The objective of this notice is to
solicit public comments on the topics
that should be addressed, if the FAA
proceeds to rulemaking, and suggestions
on the best way to amend part 25 to
address the use of nonmetallic materials
as the principal materials of
construction.
As noted above, certification
standards ideally would not assume the
use of any particular materials, and
would contain the standards necessary
to assure the level of safety intended by
the regulations regardless of the
materials used. While that is a goal, it
may not be completely achievable, and
it is likely that certain assumptions
regarding materials will be necessary for
a manageable standard. Still, the FAA is
approaching this effort with the
objective of eliminating assumptions
regarding materials as much as is
feasible.
Based on our review of current
programs, we believe the following
areas would have to be addressed to
account for the extensive use of
nonmetallic materials in airframe
construction:
• Airframe crashworthiness
• Fuel Tank crashworthiness
• Post crash fire safety
• Fuselage protection
• Fuel tank protection
• In-flight fire safety
• Fuselage protection
• Fuel tank protection
• Lightning protection
• Damage tolerance
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The FAA seeks public input to further
refine the areas of interest identified
above, as well as identify any other
relevant areas, in order to establish the
scope of any regulatory efforts and
advisory materials. Based on this input,
the FAA may then proceed to
rulemaking activity, or may elect to task
the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory
Committee with recommending specific
changes to the regulations and
applicable advisory materials.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 30,
2009.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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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.
SUMMARY: As part of our continuing
effort to reduce paperwork and
respondent burden, and as required by
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
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 August 3, 2009.
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
the 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,
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DC 20044–4412; or telephone 202–927–
8210.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Request for Comments
The Department of the Treasury and
its Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade
Bureau (TTB), as part of their
continuing effort to reduce paperwork
and respondent burden, invite the
general public and other Federal
agencies to comment on the proposed or
continuing information collections
listed below 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
this 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: Authorization to Furnish
Financial Information and Certificate of
Compliance.
OMB Number: 1513–0004.
TTB Form Number: 5030.6.
Abstract: 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. TTB F
5030.6 serves as both a customer
authorization for TTB to receive such
information and as the required
certification to the financial institution.
Current Actions: We are submitting
this information collection for extension
purposes only. The information
collection, estimated number of
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respondents, and estimated total annual
burden hours remain unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
2,000.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 500.
Title: Application to Establish and
Operate Wine Premises and Wine Bond.
OMB Number: 1513–0009.
TTB Form Numbers: 5120.25 and
5120.36, respectively.
Abstract: TTB F 5120.25, Application
to Establish and Operate Wine Premises,
is the form used to establish the
qualifications of a person applying to
establish and operate a wine premises.
The applicant certifies their intention to
produce and/or store a specified amount
of wine and to take certain precautions
to protect it from unauthorized use. TTB
F 5120.36, Wine Bond, is the form used
by the proprietor and a surety company
as a contract to ensure the payment of
the Federal wine excise tax.
Current Actions: We are submitting
this information collection as a revision.
We are making minor changes to both
forms. The changes will make the forms
clearer and easier for the preparer to
complete. These changes will not affect
the estimated number of respondents;
however, the estimated total annual
burden hours will increase as a result of
the revision of the number of responses.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,720.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 2,150.
Title: Formula and Process for Wine.
OMB Number: 1513–0010.
TTB Form Number: 5120.29.
Abstract: TTB F 5120.29 is used to
determine the classification of wines for
labeling and consumer protection
purposes. The form describes the person
filing, the type of product to be made,
and any restrictions to labeling and
manufacture. The form is also used to
audit a product’s compliance with the
relevant regulations.
Current Actions: We are submitting
this information collection as a revision.
We are making minor corrections to this
information collection, but the
estimated number of respondents and
estimated total annual burden hours
remain unchanged.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
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Estimated Number of Respondents:
600.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 1,200.
Title: Application for an Industrial
Alcohol User Permit.
OMB Number: 1513–0028.
TTB Form Number: 5150.22.
Abstract: TTB F 5150.22 is used to
determine the eligibility of the applicant
to engage in certain operations and the
extent of the operations for the
production and distribution of specially
denatured spirits (alcohol/rum). This
form identifies the location of the
premises and establishes whether the
premises will be in conformity with
Federal laws and regulations.
Current Actions: We are submitting
this information collection as a revision.
We are making minor changes to this
information collection, but the
estimated number of respondents and
estimated total annual burden hours
remain unchanged.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit; Not-for-profit institutions; State,
local, or tribal Government.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,476.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 1,476.
Title: Distilled Spirits Records and
Monthly Report of Production
Operations.
OMB Number: 1513–0047.
TTB Form Number: 5110.40.
TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5110/01.
Abstract: This information collected
is used to account for a proprietor’s
excise tax liability, adequacy of bond
coverage, and protection of the revenue.
The information also provides data to
analyze trends in the industry, plan
efficient allocation of field resources,
audit plant operations, and compile
statistics for government economic
analysis.
Current Actions: We are submitting
this information collection for extension
purposes only. This information
collection, the estimated number of
respondents, and the estimated total
annual burden hours remain
unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business and other
for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,800.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 3,600.
Title: Registration of Distilled Spirits
Plants and Miscellaneous Requests and
Notices for Distilled Spirits Plants.
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OMB Number: 1513–0048.
TTB Form Number: 5110.41.
Abstract: The information provided
by the applicants assists TTB in
determining eligibility and providing for
registration. These eligibility
requirements are for persons who wish
to establish distilled spirits plant
operations. However, both statutes and
regulations allow variances from
regulations, and this information
provides data to permit a variance.
Current Actions: We are submitting
this information collection for extension
purposes only. This information
collection, the estimated number of
respondents, and the estimated total
annual burden hours remain
unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business and other
for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,109.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 1,888.
Title: Letterhead Applications and
Notices Relating to Wine.
OMB Number: 1513–0057.
TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5120/2.
Abstract: Letterhead applications and
notices relating to wine are required to
ensure that the intended activity will
not jeopardize the revenue or defraud
consumers.
Current Actions: We are submitting
this information collection for extension
purposes only. This information
collection, the estimated number of
respondents, and the estimated total
annual burden hours remain
unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business and other
for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,650.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 825.
Title: Letterhead Applications and
Notices Relating to Tax-Free Alcohol.
OMB Number: 1513–0060.
TTB Record Number: 5150/4.
Abstract: Tax-free alcohol is used for
nonbeverage purposes by educational
organizations, hospitals, laboratories,
and the like in scientific research and
for medicinal purposes. Permits/
Applications control the authorized
uses and flow of tax-free alcohol. TTB
Letterhead Applications and Notices are
designed to protect tax revenue and
public safety.
Current Actions: We are submitting
this information collection for extension
purposes only. This information
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collection, the estimated number of
respondents, and the estimated total
annual burden hours remain
unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Not-for-profit
institutions; Federal Government; State,
local, or tribal Government.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
4,444.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 2,222.
Title: Stills—Notices, Registration,
and Records.
OMB Number: 1513–0063.
TTB Record Number: 5150/8.
Abstract: This information collection
is used to account for and regulate the
distillation of distilled spirits, to protect
the revenue, and to provide for the
identification of distillers. We also use
it to establish whether a person who
intends to use a still or other distilling
apparatus has qualified to conduct
distilling operations and complied with
other pertinent provisions of law and
regulations.
Current Actions: We are submitting
this information collection for extension
purposes only. This information
collection, the estimated number of
respondents, and the estimated total
annual burden hours remain
unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
10.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 21.
Title: Stills—Retail Liquor Dealers
Records of Receipts of Alcoholic
Beverages and Commercial Invoices.
OMB Number: 1513–0066.
TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5170/3.
Abstract: The primary objective of
this recordkeeping requirement is
revenue protection, by making
accountability data available for audit
purposes. Another objective is
consumer protection, by affording the
subject record traceability of alcoholic
beverages to the retail liquor dealer level
of distribution in the event of defective
products. The record retention
requirement for this information
collection is 3 years.
Current Actions: We are submitting
this information collection for extension
purposes only. This information
collection, the estimated number of
respondents, and the estimated total
annual burden hours remain
unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
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Affected Public: Business or other forprofit; State, local, or tribal Government.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
455,000.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 455,000.
Title: Wholesale Dealers Applications,
Letterheads, and Notices Relating to
Operations. (Variations in Format or
Preparation of Records).
OMB Number: 1513–0067.
TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5170/6.
Abstract: This recordkeeping
requirement pertains only to those
wholesale liquor and beer dealers
submitting applications for a variance
from the regulations dealing with
preparation, format, type, or place of
retention of records of receipt or
disposition of alcoholic beverages.
Current Actions: We are submitting
this information collection for extension
purposes only. This information
collection, the estimated number of
respondents, and the estimated total
annual burden hours remain
unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,029.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 515.
Title: Airlines Withdrawing Stock
from Customs Custody.
OMB Number: 1513–0074.
TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5620/2.
Abstract: Airlines may withdraw taxexempt distilled spirits, wine, and beer
from Customs custody for foreign
flights. The required record shows the
amount of spirits and wine withdrawn,
flight identification, and Customs
certification. The records enable TTB to
verify that tax is not due, allows spirits
and wines to be traced, maintains
accountability, and protects tax revenue.
This collection of information is
contained in 27 CFR 28.280 and 28.281.
Current Actions: We are submitting
this information collection for extension
purposes only. This information
collection, the estimated number of
respondents, and the estimated total
annual burden hours remain
unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business and other
for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
25.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 2,500.
Title: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
Tax Returns, Claims, and Related
Documents.
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OMB Number: 1513–0088.
TTB Record Number: 5000/24.
Abstract: TTB is responsible for the
collection of the Federal excise taxes on
firearms, ammunition, distilled spirits,
wine, beer, various tobacco products,
and cigarette papers and tubes. Alcohol,
tobacco, firearms, and ammunition
excise taxes, and tobacco special
(occupational) taxes are required to be
collected on the basis of a return. 26
U.S.C. 5555 authorizes the Secretary of
the Treasury to prescribe regulations
requiring all persons liable for these
taxes to prepare records, statements, or
returns as necessary to protect the
revenue.
Current Actions: We are submitting
this information collection for extension
purposes only. This information
collection, the estimated number of
respondents, and the estimated total
annual burden hours remain
unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit; Not-for-profit institutions;
Individuals or households.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
503,921.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 503,921.
Title: Liquors and Articles from
Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands.
OMB Number: 1513–0089.
TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5530/3.
Abstract: This information collection
applies to persons bringing nonbeverage
products into the United States from
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
These recordkeeping requirements are
for the verification of claims for
drawback of distilled spirits excise tax
paid on nonbeverage products.
Current Actions: We are submitting
this information collection for extension
purposes only. This information
collection, the estimated number of
respondents, and the estimated total
annual burden hours remain
unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for
profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
20.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 120.
Title: Notices Relating to Payment of
Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax.
OMB Number: 1513–0097.
TTB Form Number: None.
TTB Record/Recordkeeping Number:
None.
Abstract: Federal excise taxes are
collected on the sale or use of firearms
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and ammunition by firearms or
ammunition manufacturers, importers,
or producers. Taxpayers who elect to
pay excise taxes by electronic fund
transfer must furnish a written notice
upon election and discontinuance. This
notice protects the tax revenue.
Current Actions: We are submitting
this information collection for extension
purposes only. This information
collection, the estimated number of
respondents, and the estimated total
annual burden hours remain
unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
10.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 1.
Title: Applications, Notices, and
Permits Relating to Importation and
Exportation of Distilled Spirits, Wine
and Beer, Including Puerto Rico and
Virgin Islands.
OMB Number: 1513–0100.
TTB Form Number: None.
TTB Record/Recordkeeping Number:
None.
Abstract: Distilled spirits, beer, wine,
and industrial alcohol are subject to
Federal alcohol excise tax when
imported into the United States. The
taxes on these commodities coming
from the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
are largely returned to the two insular
governments. Exports of these products
from the United States are largely tax
free. These documents ensure that the
proper taxes are collected or returned
according to law.
Current Actions: We are submitting
this information collection for extension
purposes only. This information
collection, the estimated number of
respondents, and the estimated total
annual burden hours remain
unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
20.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 180.
Title: Information Collected in
Support of Small Producer’s Wine Tax
Credit.
OMB Number: 1513–0104.
TTB Record Number: 5120/11.
Abstract: TTB is responsible for the
collection of the Federal excise tax on
wines. Certain small wine producers are
eligible for a credit which may be taken
to reduce the tax they pay on wines
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removed from their own premises. In
addition, small producers can authorize
bonded warehouses, which store their
wine and ship it on their instructions,
to take the credit on their behalf. The
transferee will use the information
provided by the small producer under
the regulations to take the appropriate
credit on behalf of the small producer,
and the producer will use this
information to monitor its own tax
payments to ensure it does not exceed
the authorized annual credit. The
information is used by taxpayers in
preparing their returns and by TTB to
verify tax computation.
Current Actions: We are submitting
this information collection for extension
purposes only. This information
collection, the estimated number of
respondents, and the estimated total
annual burden hours remain
unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
280.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 2,800.
Title: Tobacco Products and Cigarette
Papers and Tubes, 2009 Tax Increase
and Floor Stocks Tax.
OMB Number: 1513–0129.
TTB Form Number: 5000.28T09.
Abstract: The Children’s Health
Insurance Program Reauthorization Act
of 2009 (Pub. L. 111–3), enacted
February 4, 2009, imposed a floor stocks
tax on tobacco products (except large
cigars) and cigarette papers and tubes
held for sale on April 1, 2009. Persons
holding taxable articles on that date
must take an inventory and file a return
and pay any tax due. To incorporate
these changes in the regulations, TTB
published a temporary rule (74 FR
14479) in the Federal Register on March
31, 2009. In that same issue, TTB
published a notice of proposed
rulemaking (74 FR 14506) to request
comments on the temporary rule.
Current Actions: We are submitting
this information collection as an
extension of the original 6-month
approval. The form, estimated number
of respondents, and estimated total
annual burden hours remain
unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business and other
for-profit; State, local or tribal
Government.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
200,000.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 960,000.
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Dated: May 28, 2009.
Francis W. Foote,
Director, Regulations and Rulings Division.
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staff of the Financial Management
Service, U.S. Department of the
Treasury at the following locations:
Liberty Center Building (Headquarters),
401 14th Street, SW., Washington, DC
20227; Prince George’s Plaza, 3700 EastWest Highway, Hyattsville, MD, 20782;
and the Birmingham Debt Management
Operations Center, 190 Vulcan Road,
Homewood, Alabama, 35209.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Fiscal Service
Financial Management Service;
Privacy Act of 1974: Systems of
Records
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE
SYSTEM:
AGENCY: Financial Management Service,
Fiscal Service, Treasury.
ACTION: Notice of systems of records;
corrections.
SUMMARY: The Department of the
Treasury is publishing a correction to
the Privacy Act systems of records
inventory maintained by the Financial
Management Service (FMS) as
published on May 15, 2009.
DATES: Effective Date: June 4, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Thomas M. Dungan, Senior Policy
Analyst, Financial Management Service
at 202–874–7349.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May
12, 2009, the Department of the
Treasury published FMS’ Privacy Act
systems of records notices making any
minor changes to those notices as
appropriate. The notices appeared in the
Federal Register on pages 23006–23021.
The system of records entitled
‘‘FMS.014—Debt Collection Operations
System—Treasury/Financial
Management Services’’ beginning on
page 23016 in the second column and
ending on page 23018 is incorrect as
published. The publication
inadvertently failed to include the
amendments made to FMS.014—Debt
Collection Operations System as
published on March 2, 2007 at 72 FR
9612.
The corrected notice entitled
‘‘FMS.014—Debt Collection Operations
System—Treasury/Financial
Management Services’’ is reprinted in
its entirety below.
Dated: May 29, 2009.
Elizabeth Cuffe,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Privacy and
Treasury Records.
TREASURY/FMS.014
SYSTEM NAME:
Debt Collection Operations System—
Treasury/Financial Management
Service.
SYSTEM LOCATION:
Records are located in the offices of
and with the Debt Management Services
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Individuals who owe debts to: (a) The
United States, through one or more of its
departments and agencies; and/or (b)
States, territories and commonwealths
of the United States, and the District of
Columbia (hereinafter collectively
referred to as ‘‘States’’).
as name, telephone number, and
address of the agency contact.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
Federal Claims Collection Act of 1966
(Pub. L. 89–508), as amended by the
Debt Collection Act of 1982 (Pub. L. 97–
365, as amended); Deficit Reduction Act
of 1984 (Pub. L. 98–369, as amended);
Debt Collection Improvement Act of
1996 (Pub. L. 104–134, sec. 31001);
Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 (Pub. L.
105–34); Internal Revenue Service
Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998
(Pub. L. 105–206); 26 U.S.C. 6402; 26
U.S.C. 6331; 31 U.S.C. Chapter 37
(Claims), Subchapter I (General) and
Subchapter II (Claims of the U.S.
Government).
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
PURPOSE(S):
Debt records containing information
about the debtor(s), the type of debt, the
governmental entity to which the debt is
owed, and the debt collection tools
utilized to collect the debt. The records
may contain identifying information,
such as name(s) and taxpayer
identifying number (i.e., Social Security
number or employer identification
number); debtor contact information,
such as work and home address, and
work and home telephone numbers;
information concerning the financial
status of the debtor and his/her
household, including income, assets,
liabilities or other financial burdens,
and any other resources from which the
debt may be recovered; and name of
employer and employer address. Debts
include unpaid taxes, loans,
assessments, fines, fees, penalties,
overpayments, advances, extensions of
credit from sales of goods or services,
and other amounts of money or property
owed to, or collected by, the Federal
Government or a State, including past
due support which is being enforced by
a State. The records also may contain
information about: (a) The debt, such as
the original amount of the debt, the debt
account number, the date the debt
originated, the amount of the
delinquency or default, the date of
delinquency or default, basis for the
debt, amounts accrued for interest,
penalties, and administrative costs, and
payments on the account; (b) Actions
taken to collect or resolve the debt, such
as copies of demand letters or invoices,
documents or information required for
the referral of accounts to collection
agencies or for litigation, and collectors’
notes regarding telephone or other
communications related to the
collection or resolution of the debt; and
(c) The referring or governmental agency
that is collecting or owed the debt, such
The purpose of this system is to
maintain records about individuals who
owe debt(s) to the United States,
through one or more of its departments
and agencies, and/or to States, including
past due support enforced by States.
The information contained in the
records is maintained for the purpose of
taking action to facilitate the collection
and resolution of the debt(s) using
various collection methods, including,
but not limited to, requesting repayment
of the debt by telephone or in writing,
offset, levy, administrative wage
garnishment, referral to collection
agencies or for litigation, and other
collection or resolution methods
authorized or required by law. The
information also is maintained for the
purpose of providing collection
information about the debt to the agency
collecting the debt, to provide statistical
information on debt collection
operations, and for the purpose of
testing and developing enhancements to
the computer systems which contain the
records.
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ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE
SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND
THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
These records may be used to disclose
information to:
(1) Appropriate Federal, State, local or
foreign agencies responsible for
investigating or implementing, a statute,
rule, regulation, order, or license;
(2) A court, magistrate, or
administrative tribunal in the course of
presenting evidence, including
disclosures to opposing counsel or
witnesses in the course of civil
discovery, litigation, or settlement
negotiations, in response to a subpoena
where relevant or potentially relevant to
a proceeding, or in connection with
criminal law proceedings;
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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 106 (Thursday, June 4, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26920-26924]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-13074]
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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 of
1995, 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 August 3,
2009.
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 the 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,
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DC 20044-4412; or telephone 202-927-8210.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Request for Comments
The Department of the Treasury and its Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and
Trade Bureau (TTB), as part of their continuing effort to reduce
paperwork and respondent burden, invite the general public and other
Federal agencies to comment on the proposed or continuing information
collections listed below 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 this 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: Authorization to Furnish Financial Information and
Certificate of Compliance.
OMB Number: 1513-0004.
TTB Form Number: 5030.6.
Abstract: 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. TTB F 5030.6 serves as
both a customer authorization for TTB to receive such information and
as the required certification to the financial institution.
Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection for
extension purposes only. The information collection, estimated number
of respondents, and estimated total annual burden hours remain
unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,000.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 500.
Title: Application to Establish and Operate Wine Premises and Wine
Bond.
OMB Number: 1513-0009.
TTB Form Numbers: 5120.25 and 5120.36, respectively.
Abstract: TTB F 5120.25, Application to Establish and Operate Wine
Premises, is the form used to establish the qualifications of a person
applying to establish and operate a wine premises. The applicant
certifies their intention to produce and/or store a specified amount of
wine and to take certain precautions to protect it from unauthorized
use. TTB F 5120.36, Wine Bond, is the form used by the proprietor and a
surety company as a contract to ensure the payment of the Federal wine
excise tax.
Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a
revision. We are making minor changes to both forms. The changes will
make the forms clearer and easier for the preparer to complete. These
changes will not affect the estimated number of respondents; however,
the estimated total annual burden hours will increase as a result of
the revision of the number of responses.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,720.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,150.
Title: Formula and Process for Wine.
OMB Number: 1513-0010.
TTB Form Number: 5120.29.
Abstract: TTB F 5120.29 is used to determine the classification of
wines for labeling and consumer protection purposes. The form describes
the person filing, the type of product to be made, and any restrictions
to labeling and manufacture. The form is also used to audit a product's
compliance with the relevant regulations.
Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a
revision. We are making minor corrections to this information
collection, but the estimated number of respondents and estimated total
annual burden hours remain unchanged.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 600.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,200.
Title: Application for an Industrial Alcohol User Permit.
OMB Number: 1513-0028.
TTB Form Number: 5150.22.
Abstract: TTB F 5150.22 is used to determine the eligibility of the
applicant to engage in certain operations and the extent of the
operations for the production and distribution of specially denatured
spirits (alcohol/rum). This form identifies the location of the
premises and establishes whether the premises will be in conformity
with Federal laws and regulations.
Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a
revision. We are making minor changes to this information collection,
but the estimated number of respondents and estimated total annual
burden hours remain unchanged.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit
institutions; State, local, or tribal Government.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,476.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,476.
Title: Distilled Spirits Records and Monthly Report of Production
Operations.
OMB Number: 1513-0047.
TTB Form Number: 5110.40.
TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5110/01.
Abstract: This information collected is used to account for a
proprietor's excise tax liability, adequacy of bond coverage, and
protection of the revenue. The information also provides data to
analyze trends in the industry, plan efficient allocation of field
resources, audit plant operations, and compile statistics for
government economic analysis.
Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection for
extension purposes only. This information collection, the estimated
number of respondents, and the estimated total annual burden hours
remain unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business and other for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,800.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,600.
Title: Registration of Distilled Spirits Plants and Miscellaneous
Requests and Notices for Distilled Spirits Plants.
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OMB Number: 1513-0048.
TTB Form Number: 5110.41.
Abstract: The information provided by the applicants assists TTB in
determining eligibility and providing for registration. These
eligibility requirements are for persons who wish to establish
distilled spirits plant operations. However, both statutes and
regulations allow variances from regulations, and this information
provides data to permit a variance.
Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection for
extension purposes only. This information collection, the estimated
number of respondents, and the estimated total annual burden hours
remain unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business and other for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,109.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,888.
Title: Letterhead Applications and Notices Relating to Wine.
OMB Number: 1513-0057.
TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5120/2.
Abstract: Letterhead applications and notices relating to wine are
required to ensure that the intended activity will not jeopardize the
revenue or defraud consumers.
Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection for
extension purposes only. This information collection, the estimated
number of respondents, and the estimated total annual burden hours
remain unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business and other for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,650.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 825.
Title: Letterhead Applications and Notices Relating to Tax-Free
Alcohol.
OMB Number: 1513-0060.
TTB Record Number: 5150/4.
Abstract: Tax-free alcohol is used for nonbeverage purposes by
educational organizations, hospitals, laboratories, and the like in
scientific research and for medicinal purposes. Permits/Applications
control the authorized uses and flow of tax-free alcohol. TTB
Letterhead Applications and Notices are designed to protect tax revenue
and public safety.
Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection for
extension purposes only. This information collection, the estimated
number of respondents, and the estimated total annual burden hours
remain unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; Federal Government;
State, local, or tribal Government.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,444.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,222.
Title: Stills--Notices, Registration, and Records.
OMB Number: 1513-0063.
TTB Record Number: 5150/8.
Abstract: This information collection is used to account for and
regulate the distillation of distilled spirits, to protect the revenue,
and to provide for the identification of distillers. We also use it to
establish whether a person who intends to use a still or other
distilling apparatus has qualified to conduct distilling operations and
complied with other pertinent provisions of law and regulations.
Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection for
extension purposes only. This information collection, the estimated
number of respondents, and the estimated total annual burden hours
remain unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 10.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 21.
Title: Stills--Retail Liquor Dealers Records of Receipts of
Alcoholic Beverages and Commercial Invoices.
OMB Number: 1513-0066.
TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5170/3.
Abstract: The primary objective of this recordkeeping requirement
is revenue protection, by making accountability data available for
audit purposes. Another objective is consumer protection, by affording
the subject record traceability of alcoholic beverages to the retail
liquor dealer level of distribution in the event of defective products.
The record retention requirement for this information collection is 3
years.
Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection for
extension purposes only. This information collection, the estimated
number of respondents, and the estimated total annual burden hours
remain unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; State, local, or
tribal Government.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 455,000.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 455,000.
Title: Wholesale Dealers Applications, Letterheads, and Notices
Relating to Operations. (Variations in Format or Preparation of
Records).
OMB Number: 1513-0067.
TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5170/6.
Abstract: This recordkeeping requirement pertains only to those
wholesale liquor and beer dealers submitting applications for a
variance from the regulations dealing with preparation, format, type,
or place of retention of records of receipt or disposition of alcoholic
beverages.
Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection for
extension purposes only. This information collection, the estimated
number of respondents, and the estimated total annual burden hours
remain unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,029.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 515.
Title: Airlines Withdrawing Stock from Customs Custody.
OMB Number: 1513-0074.
TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5620/2.
Abstract: Airlines may withdraw tax-exempt distilled spirits, wine,
and beer from Customs custody for foreign flights. The required record
shows the amount of spirits and wine withdrawn, flight identification,
and Customs certification. The records enable TTB to verify that tax is
not due, allows spirits and wines to be traced, maintains
accountability, and protects tax revenue. This collection of
information is contained in 27 CFR 28.280 and 28.281.
Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection for
extension purposes only. This information collection, the estimated
number of respondents, and the estimated total annual burden hours
remain unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business and other for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 25.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,500.
Title: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Tax Returns, Claims, and
Related Documents.
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OMB Number: 1513-0088.
TTB Record Number: 5000/24.
Abstract: TTB is responsible for the collection of the Federal
excise taxes on firearms, ammunition, distilled spirits, wine, beer,
various tobacco products, and cigarette papers and tubes. Alcohol,
tobacco, firearms, and ammunition excise taxes, and tobacco special
(occupational) taxes are required to be collected on the basis of a
return. 26 U.S.C. 5555 authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to
prescribe regulations requiring all persons liable for these taxes to
prepare records, statements, or returns as necessary to protect the
revenue.
Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection for
extension purposes only. This information collection, the estimated
number of respondents, and the estimated total annual burden hours
remain unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit
institutions; Individuals or households.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 503,921.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 503,921.
Title: Liquors and Articles from Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands.
OMB Number: 1513-0089.
TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5530/3.
Abstract: This information collection applies to persons bringing
nonbeverage products into the United States from Puerto Rico and the
Virgin Islands. These recordkeeping requirements are for the
verification of claims for drawback of distilled spirits excise tax
paid on nonbeverage products.
Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection for
extension purposes only. This information collection, the estimated
number of respondents, and the estimated total annual burden hours
remain unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 20.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 120.
Title: Notices Relating to Payment of Firearms and Ammunition
Excise Tax.
OMB Number: 1513-0097.
TTB Form Number: None.
TTB Record/Recordkeeping Number: None.
Abstract: Federal excise taxes are collected on the sale or use of
firearms and ammunition by firearms or ammunition manufacturers,
importers, or producers. Taxpayers who elect to pay excise taxes by
electronic fund transfer must furnish a written notice upon election
and discontinuance. This notice protects the tax revenue.
Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection for
extension purposes only. This information collection, the estimated
number of respondents, and the estimated total annual burden hours
remain unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 10.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1.
Title: Applications, Notices, and Permits Relating to Importation
and Exportation of Distilled Spirits, Wine and Beer, Including Puerto
Rico and Virgin Islands.
OMB Number: 1513-0100.
TTB Form Number: None.
TTB Record/Recordkeeping Number: None.
Abstract: Distilled spirits, beer, wine, and industrial alcohol are
subject to Federal alcohol excise tax when imported into the United
States. The taxes on these commodities coming from the Virgin Islands
and Puerto Rico are largely returned to the two insular governments.
Exports of these products from the United States are largely tax free.
These documents ensure that the proper taxes are collected or returned
according to law.
Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection for
extension purposes only. This information collection, the estimated
number of respondents, and the estimated total annual burden hours
remain unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 20.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 180.
Title: Information Collected in Support of Small Producer's Wine
Tax Credit.
OMB Number: 1513-0104.
TTB Record Number: 5120/11.
Abstract: TTB is responsible for the collection of the Federal
excise tax on wines. Certain small wine producers are eligible for a
credit which may be taken to reduce the tax they pay on wines removed
from their own premises. In addition, small producers can authorize
bonded warehouses, which store their wine and ship it on their
instructions, to take the credit on their behalf. The transferee will
use the information provided by the small producer under the
regulations to take the appropriate credit on behalf of the small
producer, and the producer will use this information to monitor its own
tax payments to ensure it does not exceed the authorized annual credit.
The information is used by taxpayers in preparing their returns and by
TTB to verify tax computation.
Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection for
extension purposes only. This information collection, the estimated
number of respondents, and the estimated total annual burden hours
remain unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 280.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,800.
Title: Tobacco Products and Cigarette Papers and Tubes, 2009 Tax
Increase and Floor Stocks Tax.
OMB Number: 1513-0129.
TTB Form Number: 5000.28T09.
Abstract: The Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization
Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 111-3), enacted February 4, 2009, imposed a floor
stocks tax on tobacco products (except large cigars) and cigarette
papers and tubes held for sale on April 1, 2009. Persons holding
taxable articles on that date must take an inventory and file a return
and pay any tax due. To incorporate these changes in the regulations,
TTB published a temporary rule (74 FR 14479) in the Federal Register on
March 31, 2009. In that same issue, TTB published a notice of proposed
rulemaking (74 FR 14506) to request comments on the temporary rule.
Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as
an extension of the original 6-month approval. The form, estimated
number of respondents, and estimated total annual burden hours remain
unchanged.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business and other for-profit; State, local or
tribal Government.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 200,000.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 960,000.
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Dated: May 28, 2009.
Francis W. Foote,
Director, Regulations and Rulings Division.
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