WHILE ON THE PREMISES OF A WINE CELLAR
OR WINERY MOST FEDERAL EXCISE TAXES ON THE WINE HAVE NOT YET BEEN
PAID BUT THE WINERY IS LIABLE FOR THE TAXES. THE FILING OF SUCH A
BOND FORM BY THE WINERY PROTECTS THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGAINST
LOSS OF TAXES ON THE EVENT OF DEFAULT BY THE WINERY. THESE BONDS
PROTECT MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN FEDERAL TAXES.
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:
(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;
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.