Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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 Liquors and Articles From Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before November 29,

1996, 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 Tami

Light, Wine, Beer and Spirits Regulations Branch, 650 Massachusetts

Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8210.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Title: Liquors and Articles from Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands.

OMB Number: 1512-0494.

Recordkeeping Requirement ID Number: ATF REC 5530/3.

Abstract: This information collection applies to persons bringing

nonbeverage products into the United States from Puerto Rico and the

Virgin Islands. Recordkeeping requirements are necessary for the

verification of claims for drawback of distilled spirits excise taxes

paid on such products. The record retention period for this information

collection is 3 years.

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: 20.

Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1 hour.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 120.

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; and (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. Also,

ATF requests information regarding any monetary expenses you may incur

while completing this information collection.

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Dated: September 24, 1996

John W. Magaw

Director

[FR Doc. 96-24951 Filed 9-27-96; 8:45 am]

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