[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 119 (Wednesday, June 20, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 33132]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-15494]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing 
effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general 
public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment 
on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms 
within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning 
the Tax Deferral Bond--Distilled Spirits (Puerto Rico).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before August 20, 2001 
to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco 
and Firearms, Linda Barnes, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, 
DC 20226 (202) 927-8930.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the form(s) and instructions should be directed to Marjorie 
Ruhf, Regulations Division, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, 
DC 20226 (202) 927-8202.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Tax Deferral Bond--Distilled Spirits (Puerto Rico).
    OMB Number: 1512-0209.
    Form Number: ATF F 5110.50.
    Abstract: A manufacturer who ships distilled spirits from Puerto 
Rico to the U.S. may either choose to pay the tax prior to shipment or 
file a bond and defer payment of taxes. ATF F 5110.50 is the bond form 
which a manufacturer in Puerto Rico must file if such manufacturer 
elects to defer the taxes for payment on a semi-monthly tax return 
system. The form may be destroyed 5 years after discontinuance of 
business or after all outstanding liabilities have been satisfied, or 
after elimination of the requirement for the bond.
    Current Actions: There are no changes to this information 
collection and it is being submitted for extension purposes only.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 10.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1 hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 10.
    Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice 
will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All 
comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited 
on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the 
proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether 
the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the 
agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) 
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on respondents, including through the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) 
estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, 
maintenance, and purchases of services to provide information.

    Dated: June 12, 2001.
William T. Earle,
Assistant Director (Management) CFO.
[FR Doc. 01-15494 Filed 6-19-01; 8:45 am]
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