Proposed Information Collections; Comment Request, 67442-67447 [2012-27464]

Download as PDF 67442 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 218 / Friday, November 9, 2012 / Notices m. Pre-award and post-delivery audits (49 CFR part 633). FTA seeks comment on whether to apply this requirement. n. Should U.S. DOT’s DBE regulation, 49 CFR part 26, continue not to apply to the Tribal Transit Program? A comprehensive list and description of all of the statutory and regulatory terms and conditions that FTA applied to the SAFETEA–LU Tribal Transit Program are set forth in FTA’s Master Agreement for the Tribal Transit Program available on FTA’s Web site at: www.fta.dot.gov/. Annual certifications and assurances are also available on FTA’s Web site. Issued in Washington, DC, this 6th day of November, 2012. Peter M. Rogoff, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2012–27458 Filed 11–8–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [Docket No. FD 35690] tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Northern Plains Railroad, Inc.— Temporary Trackage Rights Exemption—Soo Line Railroad Company Decided: November 5, 2012. By the Board, Richard Armstrong, Acting Director, Office of Proceedings. Soo Line Railroad Company (Soo Line), pursuant to a written agreement dated October 4, 2012, has agreed to grant temporary overhead trackage rights to Northern Plains Railroad, Inc. (NPR) between milepost 128.9 at Mahnomen, Minn., and milepost 153.6 at Erskine, Minn., a distance of approximately 24.7 miles.1 The transaction may be consummated on or after November 25, 2012, and the temporary trackage rights are scheduled to expire on or about December 24, 2012. The purpose of the temporary trackage rights is to permit NPR to operate bridge train service during certain programmed track, roadbed and structural maintenance on trackage it leases from Soo Line. As a condition to this exemption, any employees affected by the trackage rights will be protected by the conditions imposed in Norfolk and Western Railway—Trackage Rights— Burlington Northern, Inc., 354 I.C.C. 605 (1978), as modified in Mendocino Coast Railway—Lease and Operate— California Western Railroad, 360 I.C.C. 653 (1980), and any employees affected by the discontinuance of those trackage rights will be protected by the conditions set out in Oregon Short Line Railroad—Abandonment Portion 1 In a letter filed on November 1, 2012, NPR provided the specific mileposts. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:34 Nov 08, 2012 Jkt 229001 Goshen Branch Between Firth & Ammon, in Bingham & Bonneville Counties, Idaho, 360 I.C.C. 91 (1979). This notice is filed under 49 CFR 1180.2(d)(8). If it contains false or misleading information, the exemption is void ab initio. Petitions to revoke the exemption under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d) may be filed at any time. The filing of a petition to revoke will not automatically stay the effectiveness of the exemption. Petitions for stay must be filed no later than November 16, 2012 (at least 7 days before the exemption becomes effective). An original and 10 copies of all pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD 35690, must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20423–0001. In addition, a copy of each pleading must be served on Roy J. Christensen, Johnson, Killen & Seiler, P.A., 230 W. Superior Street, Suite 800, Duluth, MN 55802. Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at www.stb.dot.gov. Derrick A. Gardner, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2012–27535 Filed 11–8–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [Docket No. FD 35687] Soo Line Railroad Company— Temporary Trackage Rights Exemption—BNSF Railway Company BNSF Railway Company (BNSF), pursuant to a written trackage rights agreement (Agreement), has agreed to grant temporary overhead trackage rights to Soo Line Railroad Company d/ b/a Canadian Pacific (Soo Line) over BNSF’s line of railroad between Ardoch, N.D., and Erskine, Minn., a distance of approximately 84.6 miles. The transaction may be consummated on or after November 24, 2012, the effective date of the exemption (30 days after the verified notice of exemption was filed). The temporary trackage rights are scheduled to expire on or about December 24, 2012. The purpose of the temporary trackage rights is to permit Soo Line to bridge its train service while its main lines are out of service due to certain programmed track, roadbed, and structural maintenance. PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 As a condition to this exemption, any employees affected by the acquisition of the temporary trackage rights will be protected by the conditions imposed in Norfolk & Western Railway—Trackage Rights—Burlington Northern, Inc., 354 I.C.C. 605 (1978), as modified in Mendocino Coast Railway—Lease & Operate—California Western Railroad, 360 I.C.C. 653 (1980), and any employees affected by the discontinuance of those trackage rights will be protected by the conditions set out in Oregon Short Line Railroad & The Union Pacific Railroad—Abandonment Portion Goshen Branch Between Firth & Ammon, in Bingham & Bonneville Counties, Idaho, 360 I.C.C. 91 (1979). This notice is filed under 49 CFR 1180.2(d)(8). If it contains false or misleading information, the exemption is void ab initio. Petitions to revoke the exemption under 49 USC 10502(d) may be filed at any time. The filing of a petition to revoke will not automatically stay the transaction. Petitions for stay must be filed no later than November 16, 2012 (at least 7 days before the exemption becomes effective). An original and 10 copies of all pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD 35687, must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20423–0001. In addition, a copy of each pleading must be served on W. Karl Hansen, Leonard, Street and Deinard, 150 South Fifth Street, Suite 2300, Minneapolis, MN 55402. Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at www.stb.dot.gov. Decided: November 1, 2012. By the Board, Rachel D. Campbell, Director, Office of Proceedings. Jeffrey Herzig, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2012–27412 Filed 11–8–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P 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: 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\09NON1.SGM 09NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 218 / Friday, November 9, 2012 / Notices continuing information collections listed below in this notice. DATES: We must receive your written comments on or before January 8, 2013. ADDRESSES: You may send comments to Mary A. Wood, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, at any of these addresses: • U.S. mail: 1310 G Street NW., Box 12, Washington, DC 20005; • Hand delivery/courier in lieu of mail: 1310 G Street NW., Suite 200E, Washington, DC 20005; • 202–453–2686 (facsimile); or • formcomments@ttb.gov (email). 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, please send no more than five 8.5 × 11 inch pages in order to ensure our equipment is not overburdened. 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, 1310 G Street NW., Box 12, Washington, DC 20005; or telephone 202–453–2265. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 do not 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:34 Nov 08, 2012 Jkt 229001 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 TTB forms and recordkeeping requirements: Title: Brewer’s Report of Operations and Brewpub Report of Operations. OMB Control Number: 1513–0007. TTB Form Numbers: 5130.9 and 5130.26. Abstract: The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) requires brewers to file periodic reports of their brewing and associated operations. TTB uses these reports to determine whether the brewer’s operations are in compliance with the requirements of Federal law and regulations. We also use this information to assist us in determining whether the brewer pays the proper Federal excise taxes in a timely and accurate manner. Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a revision. TTB is revising TTB F 5130.9, Brewers Report of Operations and TTB F 5130.26, Brewpub Report of Operations. We are revising these forms primarily to ease the regulatory burden on brewers, particularly small brewers, without compromising our mandates under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. On both forms, TTB proposes to remove two parts, ‘‘Part 2–Report Period Tax Payments’’ and ‘‘Part 3–Summary of Materials Used and Wort Produced’’ and to add directions for filing electronically through the ‘‘Pay.gov’’ system to the Instructions section. TTB also proposes to make additional changes to TTB F 5130.26 so that it is applicable to a majority of small brewers. For example, this quarterly form, which is considerably less detailed than TTB F 5130.9, is currently restricted to brewpubs who remove 5,000 barrels or less per calendar year and who do not bottle. The proposed changes to TTB F 5130.26 provide that all brewers producing less than 10,000 barrels per calendar year may use this form to report quarterly, and, as a result, we propose to change the name of this form from ‘‘Brewpub Report of Operations’’ to ‘‘Small Brewers Report.’’ We estimate these changes will reduce the time it takes brewers to complete either form by 15 minutes. We also believe that the changes to TTB F 5130.26 will significantly increase its PO 00000 Frm 00115 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 67443 use, which would reduce a qualifying brewer’s reporting requirements from 12 times a year to just 4. We estimate these changes will affect the estimated number of respondents and estimated total annual burden. For more information on these and additional minor proposed changes to these two forms, see the TTB announcement posted on the beer page of the TTB Web site at https:// www.ttb.gov/beer/index.shtml. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,026. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 9,114. Title: Application to Establish and Operate Wine Premises and Wine Bond. OMB Control 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 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 forprofit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,720. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,050. Title: Formula and/or Process for Article Made With Specially Denatured Spirits. OMB Control Number: 1513–0011. TTB Form Number: 5150.19. Abstract: TTB F 5150.19 is completed by persons who use specially denatured spirits in the manufacture of certain articles. TTB uses the information provided on the form to ensure the manufacturing formulas and processes conform to statutory requirements (see 26 U.S.C. 5273). Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a revision. The information collection and E:\FR\FM\09NON1.SGM 09NON1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 67444 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 218 / Friday, November 9, 2012 / Notices estimated number of respondents remain unchanged. However, the burden hours decreased slightly because this form is included in our Formulas Online (FONL) system which allows it to be submitted electronically. It takes less time to complete the form using FONL. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,683. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,415. Title: User’s Report of Denatured Spirits. OMB Number: 1513–0012. TTB Form Number: 5150.18. Abstract: Submitted annually by holders of permits to use specially denatured spirits, TTB F 5150.18 summarizes the permittee’s manufacturing activities during the preceding year. The information is used by TTB to pinpoint unusual activities that could indicate a threat to the Federal revenue or possible dangers to the public. 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 forprofit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,778. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,133. Title: Power of Attorney. OMB Number: 1513–0014. TTB Form Number: 5000.8. Abstract: TTB F 5000.8 delegates the authority to a specific individual to sign documents on behalf of an applicant or a principal. The Internal Revenue Code at 26 U.S.C. 6061 authorizes our regulations requiring that an individual signing returns, statements, or other required documents filed by industry members under the provisions of the Code or the Federal Alcohol Administration Act have that signature authority on file with TTB. Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a revision. The burden hours decrease slightly because this form is included in our Permits Online system which allows it to be submitted electronically. It takes less time to complete this form electronically. Also, the supporting statement and form reflects changes to VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:34 Nov 08, 2012 Jkt 229001 regulatory section numbers as recodified in the final rule for the revision of 27 CFR Part 19, Distilled Spirits Plants. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,250. Title: Report—Proprietor of Export Warehouse. OMB Control Number: 1513–0024. TTB Form Number: 5220.4. Abstract: Proprietors account for taxable articles on this report. TTB uses this information to ensure that proprietors have complied with Federal laws and regulations and to protect against diversion. Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a revision. We are updating this collection as a result of changes made to the form as a result of the regulations implementing the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (see T.D. TTB–104, published in the Federal Register of June 21, 2012, at 77 FR 37287). 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. Estimated Number of Respondents: 80. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,920. Title: Certificate of Tax Determination—Wine. OMB Control Number: 1513–0029. TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5120.20. Abstract: Wine that has been manufactured, produced, bottled, or packaged in bulk containers in the U.S. and then exported is eligible for a drawback (refund) of the excise tax paid on that wine. TTB F 5120.20 supports the exporter’s claim for drawback, as the producing winery verifies that the wine being exported was in fact exported. 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 forprofit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,000. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 500. PO 00000 Frm 00116 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Title: Application to Receive Spirits and/or Denatured Spirits by Transfer in Bond. OMB Control Number: 1513–0038. TTB Form Number: 5100.16. Abstract: TTB F 5100.16 is completed by distilled spirits plant proprietors who wish to receive spirits in bond from other distilled spirits plants. TTB uses the information to determine if the applicant has sufficient bond coverage for the additional tax liability assumed when spirits are received through a transfer in bond. Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a revision. The burden hours decrease slightly because this form is included in our Permits Online system which allows it to be submitted electronically. It takes less time to complete this form electronically. Also, the supporting statement and form reflects changes to regulatory section numbers as recodified in the final rule for the revision of 27 CFR Part 19, Distilled Spirits Plants (see T.D. TTB–92, published in the Federal Register on February 16, 2011, at 76 FR 9080). Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,508. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 302. Title: Distilled Spirits Plants Warehousing Record, and Monthly Report of Storage Operations. OMB Control Number: 1513–0039. TTB Form Number: 5110.11. TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5110/02. Abstract: TTB uses this information collection to account for a proprietor’s tax liability and adequacy of bond coverage, and to protect the revenue. The information also provides data to analyze trends, audit operations, monitor industry activities and compliance in order to provide for efficient allocation of field personnel, and provide for economic analysis. Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a revision. The supporting statement and form reflects changes to regulatory section numbers as recodified in the final rule for the revision of 27 CFR Part 19, Distilled Spirits Plants. 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: 230. E:\FR\FM\09NON1.SGM 09NON1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 218 / Friday, November 9, 2012 / Notices Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 5,520. Title: Distilled Spirits Plants—Excise Taxes. OMB Control Number: 1513–0045. TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5110/06. Abstract: The collection of information is necessary to account for and verify taxable removals of distilled spirits. The data is used to audit tax payments. Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a revision. The supporting statement reflects changes to regulatory section numbers as recodified in the final rule for the revision of 27 CFR Part 19, Distilled Spirits Plants (see T.D. TTB–92, published in the Federal Register on February 16, 2011, at 76 FR 9080). 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. Estimated Number of Respondents: 133. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,458. Title: Formula for Distilled Spirits under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act. OMB Control Number: 1513–0046. TTB Form Number: 5110.38. Abstract: TTB F 5110.38 is used to determine the classification of distilled spirits for labeling and for consumer protection purposes. The form describes the person filing, type of product to be made, and restrictions to the label and/ or manufacturing process. The form is used by TTB to ensure that a product is made and labeled properly, and to audit distilled spirits operations. Records are kept indefinitely for this information collection. Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a revision. The supporting statement and form reflect changes to regulatory section numbers as recodified in the final rule for the revision of 27 CFR Part 19, Distilled Spirits Plants (see T.D. TTB– 92, published in the Federal Register on February 16, 2011, at 76 FR 9080). 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. Estimated Number of Respondents: 200. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,000. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:34 Nov 08, 2012 Jkt 229001 Title: Distilled Spirits Plant (DSP) Denaturation Records, and Monthly Report of Processing (Denaturing) Operations. OMB Control Number: 1513–0049. TTB Form Number: 5110.43. TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5110/04. Abstract: This information collection is necessary to account for and verify the denaturation of distilled spirits. It is used to audit plant operations, monitor the industry for the efficient allocation of personnel resources, and compile statistics for government economic planning. Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a revision. The supporting statement and form reflect changes to regulatory section numbers as recodified in the final rule for the revision of 27 CFR Part 19, Distilled Spirits Plants. 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. Estimated Number of Respondents: 98. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,176. Title: Distilled Spirits Plants— Transaction and Supporting Records. OMB Control Number: 1513–0056. TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5110/5. Abstract: Transaction records provide the source data for accounts of distilled spirits in all DSP operations. They are used by TTB to verify those accounts and consequent tax liabilities. Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a revision. The supporting statement reflects changes to regulatory section numbers as recodified in the final rule for the revision of 27 CFR Part 19, Distilled Spirits Plants. 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. Estimated Number of Respondents: 278. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,060. Title: Letterhead Applications and Notices Relating to Tax-Free Alcohol. OMB Number: 1513–0060. TTB Recordkeeping 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/ PO 00000 Frm 00117 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 67445 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. 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: 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—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 three years. 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; 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 Control 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. The information E:\FR\FM\09NON1.SGM 09NON1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 67446 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 218 / Friday, November 9, 2012 / Notices 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 forprofit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,029. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 515. Title: Equipment and Structures. OMB Control Number: 1513–0080. TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5110/12. Abstract: Marks, signs, and calibrations are necessary on equipment and structures at a distilled spirits plant in order to identify the plant’s major equipment and to accurately determine the plant’s contents. Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a revision. The supporting statement reflects changes to regulatory section numbers as recodified in the final rule for the revision of 27 CFR Part 19, Distilled Spirits Plants. 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. Estimated Number of Respondents: 281. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: One (1). Title: Alternative Methods or Procedures and Emergency Variations from Requirements for Exports of Liquors. OMB Control Number: 1513–0082. TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5170/7. Abstract: When an exporter seeks to use an alternate method or procedure or seeks an emergency variation from the regulatory requirements of 27 CFR part 28, such exporter requests a variance by letter, following the procedure in 27 CFR 28.20. TTB uses the provided information to determine if the requested variance is allowed by statute and does not jeopardize the revenue. The applicant is informed of the approval or disapproval of the request. TTB also uses the information to analyze what changes should be made to existing regulations. Records will be maintained only while the applicant is using the authorization. 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. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:34 Nov 08, 2012 Jkt 229001 Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 500. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 200. Title: Labeling of Sulfites in Alcoholic Beverages. OMB Control Number: 1513–0084. TTB Form/Recordkeeping Number: None. Abstract: As mandated by Federal law, and in accordance with our consumer protection responsibilities, TTB requires label disclosure statements on all alcoholic beverage products released from U.S. bottling premises or customs custody that contain 10 parts per million or more of sulfites. Sulfating agents have been shown to produce allergic-type responses in humans, particularly asthmatics, and the presence of these ingredients in alcohol beverages may have serious health implications for those who are intolerant of sulfites. Disclosure of sulfites on labels of alcohol beverages will minimize their exposure to these ingredients. Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a revision. We updated the estimated number of respondents and estimated total annual burden hours. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Estimated Number of Respondents: 18,163. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 12,109. Title: Notices Relating to Payment of Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax. OMB Control Number: 1513–0097. TTB Form/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. 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 forprofit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 10. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: One (1). PO 00000 Frm 00118 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Title: Applications, Notices, and Permits Relating to Importation and Exportation of Distilled Spirits, Wine and Beer, Including Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands. OMB Control Number: 1513–0100. TTB Form/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. 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 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 Control Number: 1513–0104. TTB Recordkeeping 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. The information collection, estimated number of respondents, and estimated total annual burden hours remain unchanged. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. E:\FR\FM\09NON1.SGM 09NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 218 / Friday, November 9, 2012 / Notices Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 280. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,800. 67447 Dated: November 6, 2012. Amy R. Greenberg, Assistant Director, Regulations and Rulings Division. 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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 218 (Friday, November 9, 2012)]
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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

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continuing information collections listed below in this notice.

DATES: We must receive your written comments on or before January 8, 
2013.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments to Mary A. Wood, Alcohol and Tobacco 
Tax and Trade Bureau, at any of these addresses:
     U.S. mail: 1310 G Street NW., Box 12, Washington, DC 
20005;
     Hand delivery/courier in lieu of mail: 1310 G Street NW., 
Suite 200E, Washington, DC 20005;
     202-453-2686 (facsimile); or
     formcomments@ttb.gov (email).
    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, please send no more than five 8.5 x 11 inch pages in order 
to ensure our equipment is not overburdened.

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, 1310 G Street NW., Box 12, Washington, DC 20005; or 
telephone 202-453-2265.

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 do not 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 TTB forms and 
recordkeeping requirements:
    Title: Brewer's Report of Operations and Brewpub Report of 
Operations.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0007.
    TTB Form Numbers: 5130.9 and 5130.26.
    Abstract: The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) requires brewers to file 
periodic reports of their brewing and associated operations. TTB uses 
these reports to determine whether the brewer's operations are in 
compliance with the requirements of Federal law and regulations. We 
also use this information to assist us in determining whether the 
brewer pays the proper Federal excise taxes in a timely and accurate 
manner.
    Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a 
revision. TTB is revising TTB F 5130.9, Brewers Report of Operations 
and TTB F 5130.26, Brewpub Report of Operations. We are revising these 
forms primarily to ease the regulatory burden on brewers, particularly 
small brewers, without compromising our mandates under the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986. On both forms, TTB proposes to remove two parts, 
``Part 2-Report Period Tax Payments'' and ``Part 3-Summary of Materials 
Used and Wort Produced'' and to add directions for filing 
electronically through the ``Pay.gov'' system to the Instructions 
section.
    TTB also proposes to make additional changes to TTB F 5130.26 so 
that it is applicable to a majority of small brewers. For example, this 
quarterly form, which is considerably less detailed than TTB F 5130.9, 
is currently restricted to brewpubs who remove 5,000 barrels or less 
per calendar year and who do not bottle. The proposed changes to TTB F 
5130.26 provide that all brewers producing less than 10,000 barrels per 
calendar year may use this form to report quarterly, and, as a result, 
we propose to change the name of this form from ``Brewpub Report of 
Operations'' to ``Small Brewers Report.''
    We estimate these changes will reduce the time it takes brewers to 
complete either form by 15 minutes. We also believe that the changes to 
TTB F 5130.26 will significantly increase its use, which would reduce a 
qualifying brewer's reporting requirements from 12 times a year to just 
4. We estimate these changes will affect the estimated number of 
respondents and estimated total annual burden.
    For more information on these and additional minor proposed changes 
to these two forms, see the TTB announcement posted on the beer page of 
the TTB Web site at https://www.ttb.gov/beer/index.shtml.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,026.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 9,114.

    Title: Application to Establish and Operate Wine Premises and Wine 
Bond.
    OMB Control 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 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: 1,720.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,050.

    Title: Formula and/or Process for Article Made With Specially 
Denatured Spirits.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0011.
    TTB Form Number: 5150.19.
    Abstract: TTB F 5150.19 is completed by persons who use specially 
denatured spirits in the manufacture of certain articles. TTB uses the 
information provided on the form to ensure the manufacturing formulas 
and processes conform to statutory requirements (see 26 U.S.C. 5273).
    Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a 
revision. The information collection and

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estimated number of respondents remain unchanged. However, the burden 
hours decreased slightly because this form is included in our Formulas 
Online (FONL) system which allows it to be submitted electronically. It 
takes less time to complete the form using FONL.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,683.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,415.

    Title: User's Report of Denatured Spirits.
    OMB Number: 1513-0012.
    TTB Form Number: 5150.18.
    Abstract: Submitted annually by holders of permits to use specially 
denatured spirits, TTB F 5150.18 summarizes the permittee's 
manufacturing activities during the preceding year. The information is 
used by TTB to pinpoint unusual activities that could indicate a threat 
to the Federal revenue or possible dangers to the public.
    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: 3,778.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,133.

    Title: Power of Attorney.
    OMB Number: 1513-0014.
    TTB Form Number: 5000.8.
    Abstract: TTB F 5000.8 delegates the authority to a specific 
individual to sign documents on behalf of an applicant or a principal. 
The Internal Revenue Code at 26 U.S.C. 6061 authorizes our regulations 
requiring that an individual signing returns, statements, or other 
required documents filed by industry members under the provisions of 
the Code or the Federal Alcohol Administration Act have that signature 
authority on file with TTB.
    Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a 
revision. The burden hours decrease slightly because this form is 
included in our Permits Online system which allows it to be submitted 
electronically. It takes less time to complete this form 
electronically. Also, the supporting statement and form reflects 
changes to regulatory section numbers as recodified in the final rule 
for the revision of 27 CFR Part 19, Distilled Spirits Plants.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,250.

    Title: Report--Proprietor of Export Warehouse.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0024.
    TTB Form Number: 5220.4.
    Abstract: Proprietors account for taxable articles on this report. 
TTB uses this information to ensure that proprietors have complied with 
Federal laws and regulations and to protect against diversion.
    Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a 
revision. We are updating this collection as a result of changes made 
to the form as a result of the regulations implementing the Children's 
Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (see T.D. TTB-104, 
published in the Federal Register of June 21, 2012, at 77 FR 37287). 
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: 80.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,920.

    Title: Certificate of Tax Determination--Wine.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0029.
    TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5120.20.
    Abstract: Wine that has been manufactured, produced, bottled, or 
packaged in bulk containers in the U.S. and then exported is eligible 
for a drawback (refund) of the excise tax paid on that wine. TTB F 
5120.20 supports the exporter's claim for drawback, as the producing 
winery verifies that the wine being exported was in fact exported.
    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: 1,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 500.

    Title: Application to Receive Spirits and/or Denatured Spirits by 
Transfer in Bond.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0038.
    TTB Form Number: 5100.16.
    Abstract: TTB F 5100.16 is completed by distilled spirits plant 
proprietors who wish to receive spirits in bond from other distilled 
spirits plants. TTB uses the information to determine if the applicant 
has sufficient bond coverage for the additional tax liability assumed 
when spirits are received through a transfer in bond.
    Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a 
revision. The burden hours decrease slightly because this form is 
included in our Permits Online system which allows it to be submitted 
electronically. It takes less time to complete this form 
electronically. Also, the supporting statement and form reflects 
changes to regulatory section numbers as recodified in the final rule 
for the revision of 27 CFR Part 19, Distilled Spirits Plants (see T.D. 
TTB-92, published in the Federal Register on February 16, 2011, at 76 
FR 9080).
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,508.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 302.

    Title: Distilled Spirits Plants Warehousing Record, and Monthly 
Report of Storage Operations.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0039.
    TTB Form Number: 5110.11.
    TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5110/02.
    Abstract: TTB uses this information collection to account for a 
proprietor's tax liability and adequacy of bond coverage, and to 
protect the revenue. The information also provides data to analyze 
trends, audit operations, monitor industry activities and compliance in 
order to provide for efficient allocation of field personnel, and 
provide for economic analysis.
    Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a 
revision. The supporting statement and form reflects changes to 
regulatory section numbers as recodified in the final rule for the 
revision of 27 CFR Part 19, Distilled Spirits Plants. 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: 230.

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    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 5,520.

    Title: Distilled Spirits Plants--Excise Taxes.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0045.
    TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5110/06.
    Abstract: The collection of information is necessary to account for 
and verify taxable removals of distilled spirits. The data is used to 
audit tax payments.
    Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a 
revision. The supporting statement reflects changes to regulatory 
section numbers as recodified in the final rule for the revision of 27 
CFR Part 19, Distilled Spirits Plants (see T.D. TTB-92, published in 
the Federal Register on February 16, 2011, at 76 FR 9080). 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: 133.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,458.

    Title: Formula for Distilled Spirits under the Federal Alcohol 
Administration Act.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0046.
    TTB Form Number: 5110.38.
    Abstract: TTB F 5110.38 is used to determine the classification of 
distilled spirits for labeling and for consumer protection purposes. 
The form describes the person filing, type of product to be made, and 
restrictions to the label and/or manufacturing process. The form is 
used by TTB to ensure that a product is made and labeled properly, and 
to audit distilled spirits operations. Records are kept indefinitely 
for this information collection.
    Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a 
revision. The supporting statement and form reflect changes to 
regulatory section numbers as recodified in the final rule for the 
revision of 27 CFR Part 19, Distilled Spirits Plants (see T.D. TTB-92, 
published in the Federal Register on February 16, 2011, at 76 FR 9080). 
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: 200.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,000.

    Title: Distilled Spirits Plant (DSP) Denaturation Records, and 
Monthly Report of Processing (Denaturing) Operations.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0049.
    TTB Form Number: 5110.43.
    TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5110/04.
    Abstract: This information collection is necessary to account for 
and verify the denaturation of distilled spirits. It is used to audit 
plant operations, monitor the industry for the efficient allocation of 
personnel resources, and compile statistics for government economic 
planning.
    Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a 
revision. The supporting statement and form reflect changes to 
regulatory section numbers as recodified in the final rule for the 
revision of 27 CFR Part 19, Distilled Spirits Plants. 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: 98.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,176.

    Title: Distilled Spirits Plants--Transaction and Supporting 
Records.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0056.
    TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5110/5.
    Abstract: Transaction records provide the source data for accounts 
of distilled spirits in all DSP operations. They are used by TTB to 
verify those accounts and consequent tax liabilities.
    Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a 
revision. The supporting statement reflects changes to regulatory 
section numbers as recodified in the final rule for the revision of 27 
CFR Part 19, Distilled Spirits Plants. 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: 278.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,060.

    Title: Letterhead Applications and Notices Relating to Tax-Free 
Alcohol.
    OMB Number: 1513-0060.
    TTB Recordkeeping 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. 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: 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--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 
three years.
    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; 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 Control 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. The information

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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: 1,029.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 515.

    Title: Equipment and Structures.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0080.
    TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5110/12.
    Abstract: Marks, signs, and calibrations are necessary on equipment 
and structures at a distilled spirits plant in order to identify the 
plant's major equipment and to accurately determine the plant's 
contents.
    Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a 
revision. The supporting statement reflects changes to regulatory 
section numbers as recodified in the final rule for the revision of 27 
CFR Part 19, Distilled Spirits Plants. 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: 281.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: One (1).

    Title: Alternative Methods or Procedures and Emergency Variations 
from Requirements for Exports of Liquors.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0082.
    TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5170/7.
    Abstract: When an exporter seeks to use an alternate method or 
procedure or seeks an emergency variation from the regulatory 
requirements of 27 CFR part 28, such exporter requests a variance by 
letter, following the procedure in 27 CFR 28.20. TTB uses the provided 
information to determine if the requested variance is allowed by 
statute and does not jeopardize the revenue. The applicant is informed 
of the approval or disapproval of the request. TTB also uses the 
information to analyze what changes should be made to existing 
regulations. Records will be maintained only while the applicant is 
using the authorization.
    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: 500.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 200.

    Title: Labeling of Sulfites in Alcoholic Beverages.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0084.
    TTB Form/Recordkeeping Number: None.
    Abstract: As mandated by Federal law, and in accordance with our 
consumer protection responsibilities, TTB requires label disclosure 
statements on all alcoholic beverage products released from U.S. 
bottling premises or customs custody that contain 10 parts per million 
or more of sulfites. Sulfating agents have been shown to produce 
allergic-type responses in humans, particularly asthmatics, and the 
presence of these ingredients in alcohol beverages may have serious 
health implications for those who are intolerant of sulfites. 
Disclosure of sulfites on labels of alcohol beverages will minimize 
their exposure to these ingredients.
    Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a 
revision. We updated the estimated number of respondents and estimated 
total annual burden hours.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 18,163.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 12,109.

    Title: Notices Relating to Payment of Firearms and Ammunition 
Excise Tax.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0097.
    TTB Form/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. 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: 10.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: One (1).

    Title: Applications, Notices, and Permits Relating to Importation 
and Exportation of Distilled Spirits, Wine and Beer, Including Puerto 
Rico and Virgin Islands.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0100.
    TTB Form/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. 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: 20.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 180.

    Title: Information Collected in Support of Small Producer's Wine 
Tax Credit.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0104.
    TTB Recordkeeping 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. The information collection, estimated number 
of respondents, and 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 for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 280.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,800.

    Dated: November 6, 2012.
Amy R. Greenberg,
Assistant Director, Regulations and Rulings Division.
[FR Doc. 2012-27464 Filed 11-8-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4810-31-P
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