[Federal Register: October 10, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 197)]
[Notices]               
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

 
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, Pub. L. 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade 
Bureau, within the Department of the Treasury, is soliciting comments 
concerning the ``Usual and Customary Business Records Relating to Tax-
Free Alcohol.''

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 9, 
2003 to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Sandra L. Turner, Alcohol and 
Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, 1310 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20220; 
telephone 202-927-8210.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the form(s) and instructions should be directed to Sandra L. 
Turner, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, 1310 G Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20220; telephone 202-927-8210.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Usual and Customary Business Records Relating to Tax-Free 
Alcohol TTB REC 5150/3.
    OMB Number: 1513-0059.
    Recordkeeping Requirement ID Number: TTB REC 5150/3.
    Abstract: Tax-free alcohol is used for nonbeverage purposes by 
educational organizations, hospitals, laboratories, etc. The use of 
alcohol free of tax is regulated to prevent illegal diversion to 
taxable beverage use. Records maintain spirits accountability and 
protect tax revenue and public safety. The record retention requirement 
for this information collection is 3 years.
    Current Actions: There are no changes to this information 
collection and it is being submitted for extension only.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions, Federal Government, 
State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,560.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: One (1).
    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 purchase of services to provide information.

    Dated: September 30, 2003.
William H. Foster,
Chief, Regulations and Procedures Division.
[FR Doc. 03-25813 Filed 10-9-03; 8:45 am]

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