FORM IS NECESSARY TO ESTABLISH THE
LIABILITY OF TAX ON TOBACCO ARTICLES AT THE PREMISES OF A TOBACCO
MANUFACTURER. THE INVENTORY IS RECORDED ON THIS FORM BY THE
PROPRIETOR AND OCCURS AT THE BEGINNING AND CLOSING OF THE BUSINESS
AND AT TIMES REQUIRED BY ATF. THIS FORM IS IMPORTANT TO DETERMINE
COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS AND TO PROTECT THE REVENUE.
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.