The Department
is requested to ensure that the recordkeeping requirements
contained in these regulations specify the length of time persons
are required to maintain the records in accordance with Section
3506(c)(3)(F) of 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35. Preparations should be made
in the near future to provide necessary regulatory changes as soon
as practicable to accomplish this.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1997
09/30/1997
07/31/1995
84,780
0
0
21,195
0
21,195
0
0
0
Tobacco manufacturers or export
warehouse proprietors are liable for tax on tobacco products on
their premises. Tobacco products, cigarette papers, and tubes may
be removed without payment of tax for specific and verifiable
purposes. This form documents and verifies these removals.
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.