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NOTICE: NOTICES

DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

SUBJECT CATEGORY: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 20, 2004 to be assured of consideration.

DOCUMENT 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. 10413 (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 Recordkeeping for Tobacco Products and Cigarette Papers Brought from Puerto Rico to the U.S.

SUMMARY: Reader Aids; ; Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Title: Recordkeeping for Tobacco Products and Cigarette Papers Brought from Puerto Rico to the U.S.

OMB Number: 15130108.

Recordkeeping Requirement ID Number: None.

Abstract: The prescribed records apply to persons who ship tobacco products or cigarette papers or tubes from Puerto Rico to the United States. These records verify that the amount of taxes to be paid and if required, that the bond is sufficient to cover unpaid liabilities.

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 forprofit.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 4.

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 startup costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information.

Dated: November 5, 2003.
William H. Foster,
Chief, Regulations and Procedures Division.
[FR Doc. 0328899 Filed 111803; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 481031P

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 20005; 2029278210.