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OMB Control No:
1513-0060
ICR Reference No:
201603-1513-011
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201301-1513-002
Agency/Subagency:
TREAS/TTB
Agency Tracking No:
IC 57 - 09/19
Title:
Letterhead Applications and Notices Relating to Tax-Free Alcohol (TTB REC 5150/04)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
06/03/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
03/31/2016
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
06/30/2019
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2016
Responses
400
0
3,333
Time Burden (Hours)
200
0
1,666
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
Tax-free alcohol is used for nonbeverage purposes in scientific research, for medicinal uses, and for other purposes by educational organizations, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and similar institutions, and by State, local, and tribal governments. Use of tax-free alcohol is regulated to prevent illegal diversion to beverage use and for public safety. The applications, notices, and source records required by this information collection protect the revenue, help prevent and detect diversion, and ensure lawful use of tax-free alcohol.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
26 USC 5214
Name of Law: Internal Revenue Code
US Code:
26 USC 5271 - 5275
Name of Law: Internal Revenue Code
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
81 FR 1679
01/13/2016
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
81 FR 18692
03/31/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Letterhead Applications and Notices Relating to Tax-Free Alcohol (TTB REC 5150/4) (Private Sector)
Letterhead Applications and Notices Relating to Tax-Free Alcohol (TTB REC 5150/4) (Public Sector)
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
400
3,333
0
0
-2,933
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
200
1,666
0
0
-1,466
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
There are no program changes associated with this collection. As for adjustments, TTB is decreasing the burden estimate for this information collection. In the past, TTB has reported the burden for this collection based on the assumption that all or the great majority of tax-fee alcohol user permit holders would file one letterhead application or notice per year. These permit holders currently number 4,986. However, recent experience and a computer inquiry shows that only a small portion of such permit holders annually file a letterhead application or notice approved under this information collection. Therefore, TTB is decreasing the estimated number of annual respondents and responses to 400 and the resulting annual burden hours to 200.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$3,000
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Benjamin Birkhill 202 453-2268 benjamin.birkhill@ttb.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
03/31/2016
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