OMB has given
this information collection a limited term approval since the
agency has failed to comply with the terms of clearance related to
OMB's last approval action in 1999. Specifically, the agency has
not revised the use of archaic language. The agency provided no
explanation for its failure to act in its latest request for OMB
approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2003
07/31/2003
07/31/2002
2,000
0
2,000
2,000
0
2,000
0
0
0
A consent of surety is executed by
both the bonding company and a proprietor and acts as a binding
legal agreement between the two parties to extend the terms of a
bond. A bond is necessary to cover specific liabilities on the
revenue produced from untaxpaid commodities. The consent of surety
is filed with ATF and a copy is retained by ATF as long as it
remains current and in force.
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.