[Federal Register: August 20, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 161)] [Notices] [Page 54020] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr20au02-160] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Proposed Collection; Comment Request ACTION: Notice and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning the Computation of Tax and Agreement to Pay Tax on Puerto Rican Cigars or Cigarettes. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before October 21, 2002, 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 Dave Royalty, Chief, Revenue Programs Division, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8200. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Computation of Tax and Agreement to Pay Tax on Puerto Rican Cigars or Cigarettes. OMB Number: 1512-0156. Form Number: ATF F 2987. Abstract: ATF F 2987 is used to calculate the tax due on cigars and cigarettes manufactured in Puerto Rico and shipped to the U.S. The form identifies the tax payer, cigars or cigarettes by tax class and certification by a U.S. Customs official as to the amount of shipment, and that the shipment has been released to the U.S. 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: 30. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 150. 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: August 8, 2002. William T. Earle, Assistant Director (Management) CFO. [FR Doc. 02-20887 Filed 8-19-02; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810-31-P