Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 78139-78140 [2014-30300]

Download as PDF tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 248 / Monday, December 29, 2014 / Notices Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published April 11, 2000, (65 FR 19477), or you may visit www.regulations.gov. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents and comments received, go to www.regulations.gov at any time. Background documents and comments received may also be viewed at the U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Docket Operations, M–30, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adam Schildge—Office of Program Management (202) 366–0778, or email: adam.schildge@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Interested parties are invited to send comments regarding any aspect of this information collection, including: (1) The necessity and utility of the information collection for the proper performance of the functions of the FTA; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the collected information; and (4) ways to minimize the collection burden without reducing the quality of the collected information. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection. Title: 49 U.S.C. 5320 Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in the Parks Program. OMB Control No.: 2132–0574. Background: Section 3021 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU), as amended, established the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program (Transit in Parks Program—49 U.S.C. 5320). The program is administered by FTA in partnership with the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service. The program provides grants to Federal land management agencies that manage an eligible area, including but not limited to the National Park Service, the Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, the Bureau of Reclamation; and State, tribal and local governments with jurisdiction over land in the vicinity of an eligible area, acting with the consent of a Federal land management agency, alone or in partnership with a Federal land management agency or other governmental or non-governmental participant. The purpose of the program is to provide for the planning and capital costs of alternative VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Dec 24, 2014 Jkt 235001 transportation systems that will enhance the protection of national parks and Federal lands; increase the enjoyment of visitors’ experience by conserving natural, historical, and cultural resources; reduce congestion and pollution; improve visitor mobility and accessibility; enhance visitor experience; and ensure access to all, including persons with disabilities. The Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in the Parks program was repealed under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21). However, funds previously authorized for programs repealed by MAP–21 remain available for their originally authorized purposes until the period of availability expires, the funds are fully expended, the funds are rescinded by Congress, or the funds are otherwise reallocated. Respondents: Federal land management agencies that manage an eligible area, including but not limited to the National Park Service, the Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, the Bureau of Reclamation; and State, tribal and local governments. Estimated Annual Burden on Respondents: Approximately 4 hours for each of the 5 respondents. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 20 hours. Frequency: Quarterly. Matthew M. Crouch, Associate Administrator for Administration. [FR Doc. 2014–30299 Filed 12–24–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request December 22, 2014. The Department of the Treasury will submit the following information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104–13, on or after the date of publication of this notice. DATES: Comments should be received on or before January 28, 2015 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Send comments regarding the burden estimate, or any other aspect of the information collection, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to (1) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for Treasury, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, or email at OIRA_Submission@ PO 00000 Frm 00115 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 78139 OMB.EOP.gov and (2) Treasury PRA Clearance Officer, 1750 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Suite 8140, Washington, DC 20220, or email at PRA@treasury.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the submission may be obtained by emailing PRA@treasury.gov, calling (202) 927–5331, or viewing the entire information collection request at www.reginfo.gov. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) OMB Number: 1513–0006. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Title: Applications—Volatile FruitFlavor Concentrate Plants, TTB REC 5520/2. Form: TTB F 5520.3. Abstract: Persons who wish to establish premises to manufacture volatile fruit-flavor concentrates are required to file an application and keep records to support the manufacture of these concentrates. TTB uses the application information to identify persons responsible for such manufacture, since these products contain ethyl alcohol and have potential for use as alcoholic beverages with consequent loss of revenue. The application constitutes registry of a still, a statutory requirement. TTB uses the records to ensure that the concentrates are manufactured properly. Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 160. OMB Number: 1513–0022. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Title: Annual Report of Concentrate Manufacturers and Usual and Customary Business Records-Volatile Fruit-Flavor Concentrate, TTB REC 5520/1. Form: TTB F 5520.2. Abstract: As authorized by 26 U.S.C. 5511, manufacturers of volatile fruitflavor concentrate must provide reports as necessary to ensure the protection of the revenue. The report, TTB F 5520.2, accounts for all concentrates manufactured, removed, or treated so as to be unfit for beverage use. TTB requires this information to verify that alcohol is not being diverted, thereby jeopardizing tax revenues. The records used to compile this report are usual and customary business records that the manufacturer would maintain in the course of doing business. These reports and records must be retained for 3 years from the date prepared or 3 years from the date of the last entry, whichever is later. Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. E:\FR\FM\29DEN1.SGM 29DEN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 78140 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 248 / Monday, December 29, 2014 / Notices Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 27. OMB Number: 1513–0030. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Title: Claim—Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Taxes. Form: TTB F 5620.8. Abstract: Taxpayers use TTB F 5620.8 to file a claim for abatement, allowance, credit, refund, or remission of Federal excise tax on taxable articles (alcohol, tobacco products, firearms, and ammunition) when such articles have been damaged, destroyed, or lost due to theft, when tax-paid wine is returned to bond, and when tax has been erroneously or excessively collected. Taxpayers also use TTB F 5620.8 to request drawback on excise taxes paid on distilled spirits used in non-beverage products. Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 4,600. OMB Number: 1513–0053. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Title: Report of Wine Premises Operations. Form: TTB F 5120.17. Abstract: TTB uses the information submitted on TTB F 5120.17 to monitor wine premises operations to ensure collection of the Federal excise tax due on the wine produced, and to ensure wine is produced in accordance with Federal law and regulations. TTB also uses this report to collect raw data on wine premises activity for its monthly statistical report on wine operations. Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 34,711. OMB Number: 1513–0055. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Title: Offer in Compromise of Liability Incurred Under Federal Alcohol Administration Act. Form: TTB F 5640.2. Abstract: A proponent or a proponent’s agent may submit a monetary offer in compromise to resolve alleged violations of the Federal Alcohol Administration Act, as amended (FAA Act). The offer is a request by the party in violation to compromise penalties for the violations in lieu of civil or criminal action. A proponent or a proponent’s agent completes and files TTB F 5640.2 with TTB to identify the FAA Act violation(s) to be compromised, the person who committed them, the amount of compromise offer, and justification for TTB’s acceptance of the offer. Affected Public: Public Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Dec 24, 2014 Jkt 235001 Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 24. OMB Number: 1513–0065. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Title: Wholesale Dealers Records of Receipt of Alcoholic Beverages, Disposition of Distilled Spirits, and Monthly Summary Report, TTB REC 5170/2. Abstract: Title 26 U.S.C. 5121 requires wholesale liquor dealers to keep daily records of receipt and disposition of distilled spirits, and a record of all wine and beer the dealer receives. Records of receipt and disposition describe the activities of wholesale dealers and provide an audit trail from point or production to point of sale for these taxable commodities. TTB requires the monthly summary report only in exceptional circumstances to ensure that a particular wholesale dealer is maintaining the required records. The record retention requirement is 3 years. Affected Public: Private Sector: Business or other for-profits. Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 1,200. OMB Number: 1513–0094. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Title: Federal Firearms and Ammunition Quarterly Excise Tax Return. Form: TTB F 5300.26. Abstract: Title 26 U.S.C. 4181 imposes a Federal excise tax on the sale of pistols, revolvers, other firearms, and shells and cartridges sold by firearms manufacturers, producers, and importers. Title 26 U.S.C. 6001 and 6011 provides for the filing of a return for excise tax. TTB uses the information collected on this return, TTB F 5300.26, to determine how much excise tax is owed, and to verify that the taxpayer has correctly determined and paid the tax liability. Affected Public: Private Sector: Business or other for-profits. Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 18,200. Dawn D. Wolfgang, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–30300 Filed 12–24–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–31–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0548] Agency Information Collection (Board of Veterans’ Appeals Customer Satisfaction With Hearing Survey Card) Activities Under OMB Review Board of Veterans’ Appeals, Department of Veterans Affairs. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00116 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ACTION: Notice. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), this notice announces that the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden and includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before January 28, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through www.Regulations.gov, or to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: VA Desk Officer; 725 17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20503 or sent through electronic mail to oira_submission@ omb.eop.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0548’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Rennie, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 632– 7492 or email crystal.rennie@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0548’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Public Law 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501—3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA. With respect to the following collection of information, BVA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of BVA’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of BVA’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\29DEN1.SGM 29DEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

December 22, 2014.
    The Department of the Treasury will submit the following 
information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104-13, on or after the date of 
publication of this notice.

DATES: Comments should be received on or before January 28, 2015 to be 
assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Send comments regarding the burden estimate, or any other 
aspect of the information collection, including suggestions for 
reducing the burden, to (1) Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for 
Treasury, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 
20503, or email at OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.gov and (2) Treasury PRA 
Clearance Officer, 1750 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Suite 8140, Washington, 
DC 20220, or email at PRA@treasury.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the submission may be 
obtained by emailing PRA@treasury.gov, calling (202) 927-5331, or 
viewing the entire information collection request at www.reginfo.gov.

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)

    OMB Number: 1513-0006.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Title: Applications--Volatile Fruit-Flavor Concentrate Plants, TTB 
REC 5520/2.
    Form: TTB F 5520.3.
    Abstract: Persons who wish to establish premises to manufacture 
volatile fruit-flavor concentrates are required to file an application 
and keep records to support the manufacture of these concentrates. TTB 
uses the application information to identify persons responsible for 
such manufacture, since these products contain ethyl alcohol and have 
potential for use as alcoholic beverages with consequent loss of 
revenue. The application constitutes registry of a still, a statutory 
requirement. TTB uses the records to ensure that the concentrates are 
manufactured properly.
    Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 160.
    OMB Number: 1513-0022.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Title: Annual Report of Concentrate Manufacturers and Usual and 
Customary Business Records-Volatile Fruit-Flavor Concentrate, TTB REC 
5520/1.
    Form: TTB F 5520.2.
    Abstract: As authorized by 26 U.S.C. 5511, manufacturers of 
volatile fruit-flavor concentrate must provide reports as necessary to 
ensure the protection of the revenue. The report, TTB F 5520.2, 
accounts for all concentrates manufactured, removed, or treated so as 
to be unfit for beverage use. TTB requires this information to verify 
that alcohol is not being diverted, thereby jeopardizing tax revenues. 
The records used to compile this report are usual and customary 
business records that the manufacturer would maintain in the course of 
doing business. These reports and records must be retained for 3 years 
from the date prepared or 3 years from the date of the last entry, 
whichever is later.
    Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits.

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    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 27.
    OMB Number: 1513-0030.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Title: Claim--Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Taxes.
    Form: TTB F 5620.8.
    Abstract: Taxpayers use TTB F 5620.8 to file a claim for abatement, 
allowance, credit, refund, or remission of Federal excise tax on 
taxable articles (alcohol, tobacco products, firearms, and ammunition) 
when such articles have been damaged, destroyed, or lost due to theft, 
when tax-paid wine is returned to bond, and when tax has been 
erroneously or excessively collected. Taxpayers also use TTB F 5620.8 
to request drawback on excise taxes paid on distilled spirits used in 
non-beverage products.
    Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 4,600.
    OMB Number: 1513-0053.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Title: Report of Wine Premises Operations.
    Form: TTB F 5120.17.
    Abstract: TTB uses the information submitted on TTB F 5120.17 to 
monitor wine premises operations to ensure collection of the Federal 
excise tax due on the wine produced, and to ensure wine is produced in 
accordance with Federal law and regulations. TTB also uses this report 
to collect raw data on wine premises activity for its monthly 
statistical report on wine operations.
    Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 34,711.
    OMB Number: 1513-0055.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Title: Offer in Compromise of Liability Incurred Under Federal 
Alcohol Administration Act.
    Form: TTB F 5640.2.
    Abstract: A proponent or a proponent's agent may submit a monetary 
offer in compromise to resolve alleged violations of the Federal 
Alcohol Administration Act, as amended (FAA Act). The offer is a 
request by the party in violation to compromise penalties for the 
violations in lieu of civil or criminal action. A proponent or a 
proponent's agent completes and files TTB F 5640.2 with TTB to identify 
the FAA Act violation(s) to be compromised, the person who committed 
them, the amount of compromise offer, and justification for TTB's 
acceptance of the offer.
    Affected Public: Public Sector: Businesses or other for-profits.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 24.
    OMB Number: 1513-0065.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Title: Wholesale Dealers Records of Receipt of Alcoholic Beverages, 
Disposition of Distilled Spirits, and Monthly Summary Report, TTB REC 
5170/2.
    Abstract: Title 26 U.S.C. 5121 requires wholesale liquor dealers to 
keep daily records of receipt and disposition of distilled spirits, and 
a record of all wine and beer the dealer receives. Records of receipt 
and disposition describe the activities of wholesale dealers and 
provide an audit trail from point or production to point of sale for 
these taxable commodities. TTB requires the monthly summary report only 
in exceptional circumstances to ensure that a particular wholesale 
dealer is maintaining the required records. The record retention 
requirement is 3 years.
    Affected Public: Private Sector: Business or other for-profits.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 1,200.
    OMB Number: 1513-0094.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Title: Federal Firearms and Ammunition Quarterly Excise Tax Return.
    Form: TTB F 5300.26.
    Abstract: Title 26 U.S.C. 4181 imposes a Federal excise tax on the 
sale of pistols, revolvers, other firearms, and shells and cartridges 
sold by firearms manufacturers, producers, and importers. Title 26 
U.S.C. 6001 and 6011 provides for the filing of a return for excise 
tax. TTB uses the information collected on this return, TTB F 5300.26, 
to determine how much excise tax is owed, and to verify that the 
taxpayer has correctly determined and paid the tax liability.
    Affected Public: Private Sector: Business or other for-profits.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 18,200.

Dawn D. Wolfgang,
Treasury PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-30300 Filed 12-24-14; 8:45 am]
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