Approved with
the condition that the utility of monthly reporting will be
reevaluated after the final report of the BATF "Study of Monthly
Operations Reports" for distilled spirits becomes available in
Novembe 1985. With the next submission, the agency will provide in
accordance with 5CFR1320.4 a complete analysis of the burden, need,
and utility o alternative reporting frequencies. In addition, the
agency will provi a complete justification for any information
collection in this area.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1986
06/30/1986
1,800
0
0
1,800
0
0
0
0
0
THIS FORM IS USED TO MONITOR
OPERATIONS OF TOBACCO MANUFACTURERS AND TO ACCOUNT FOR TAXABLE
COMMODITIES. THE INFORMATION IS USED TO IDENTIFY TRENDS OF POSSIBLE
ILLEGAL ACTIVITY AND SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION FOR THE PROTECTION OF
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.