[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 13, 1999)] [Notices] [Pages 18068-18069] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-9189] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Excise Tax Return, Alcohol and Tobacco (Puerto Rico).
Dates
Written comments should be received on or before June 14, 1999, to be assured of consideration.
Addresses
Direct all written comments to Linda Barnes, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 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 Joan Kravchak, Revenue Division, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8930.
Supplementary Information
Title: Excise Tax Return, Alcohol and Tobacco (Puerto Rico). OMB Number: 1512-0497. Form Number: ATF F 5000.25. Abstract: Businesses in Puerto Rico report their Federal excise tax liability on distilled spirits, wine, beer, tobacco products, cigarette papers and tubes on ATF F 5000.25. ATF uses this form to identify the taxpayer and to determine the amount and type of taxes due and paid. Current Actions: The form has 1 change. Under the title CALCULATION OF TAX DUE, (b) TAX CLASS is deleted. (c) AMOUNT OF TAX is changed to (b) AMOUNT OF TAX. Type of Review: Extension Affected Public: Business or other for-profit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 30. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 15 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 130.
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.
Date: April 5, 1999. William T. Earle, Assistant Director (Management) CFO. [FR Doc. 99-9189 Filed 4-12-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810-31-P