OMB No. 1513–0132 (2017 Satisfaction Survey)
TTB Satisfaction Survey (2017)
Questions
1. What is the primary type of TTB-regulated business associated with your particular day-to-day job? (Select multiple choices if applicable.)
I am employed by a third-party business that works with TTB-regulated businesses (e.g. consultant, law firm, etc.). If you select this option, please DO NOT select anything else.
Brewery/Brewpub
Bonded Winery
Bonded Winery (producing cider and/or mead exclusively)
Bonded Wine Cellar/Taxpaid Wine Bottling House
Distilled Spirits Plant (producing beverage and industrial spirits)
Distilled Spirits Plant (producing beverage spirits exclusively)
Distilled Spirits Plant (producing industrial spirits exclusively)
Alcohol Fuel Plant
Alcohol Beverage Wholesaler
Alcohol Beverage Importer
Tobacco Products Manufacturer
Processed Tobacco Manufacturer
Tobacco Products Importer
Processed Tobacco Importer
Manufacturer of Nonbeverage Products, or Flavor Manufacturer
Firearms/Ammunition-related Business
I do not work with or for a TTB-regulated Business
Other (please specify) ________________________________________________.
2. TTB communicates what is required of companies in my industry.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree or Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
No Basis for Opinion
3. I understand the TTB regulations and policies that apply to my industry.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree or Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
No Basis for Opinion
4. TTB is fair in enforcing the laws and regulations that govern my industry.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree or Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
No Basis for Opinion
5. TTB effectively uses technology to help industry members meet regulatory requirements.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree or Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
No Basis for Opinion
6. TTB activities - including issuing alcohol permits to qualified parties, regulating the labeling and advertising of alcohol beverages, and enforcing alcohol trade practices - result in a fair marketplace for my industry.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree or Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
No Basis for Opinion
7. Overall, I am satisfied with the customer service provided by TTB.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree or Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
No Basis for Opinion
8. Overall, I am satisfied with TTB.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree or Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
No Basis for Opinion
9. Indicate the things that would increase your satisfaction level. (Select all that apply.)
Increase the frequency of educational outreach.
Improve the quality of customer service when calling TTB.
Increase the access to TTB employees.
Improve the consistency of enforcement actions.
Simplify how the 27 CFR regulations are worded.
Reduce the number of regulatory requirements.
Reduce the complexity of regulatory requirements.
Increase the amount of guidance designed to help you understand how to comply with the regulatory requirements, for example industry circulars.
Simplify how the regulatory guidance documents are worded.
Reduce the response time when you request specific information or guidance from TTB.
Increase the number of forms, reports and documents that can be filed electronically.
Decrease processing times of applications (For example - Basic Permit, label approval, formula approval)
Decrease TTB's response time to return calls/emails
Improve consistency of responses from TTB employees
None – I am satisfied with TTB as it is.
Other (please describe) _______________________________________________.
10. What is a reasonable amount of time for TTB to process new/original permit applications?
1 – 30 days
31 – 60 days
61 – 90 days
91 – 120 days
121 days or more
No basis to judge
11. What is a reasonable amount of time for TTB to process amended permit applications?
1 – 30 days
31 – 60 days
61 – 90 days
91 – 120 days
121 days or more
No basis to judge
12. What is a reasonable amount of time for TTB to process alcohol beverage label applications?
1 – 15 days
16 – 30 days
31 – 45 days
46 – 60 days
61 days or more
No basis to judge
13. What is a reasonable amount of time for TTB to process beverage alcohol formula applications?
1-15 days
16-30 days
31-45 days
46-60 days
61 days or more
No basis to judge
14. What is a reasonable amount of time for TTB to process tax claims (MNBP Drawback, Export Drawback, Overpayment, etc.)?
1-15 days
16-30 days
31-45 days
46-60 days
61 days or more
No basis to judge
15. How many years have you held a permit/notice with TTB?
Under 1 year
1 to 3 years
4 to 7 years
8 years or more
16. Please rank the methods you prefer to use when contacting TTB.
Phone
Visit TTB office
17. How many times in the last year did you contact TTB (excluding required filings such as tax returns and operational reports)?
1 – 2
3 – 4
5 – 6
7 or more
Did not contact TTB in the last year
18. What was the most frequent reason you contacted TTB during the last year?
TTB permit.
Alcohol beverage labeling.
Beverage alcohol formulation.
Nonbeverage formulation.
Tax return/taxes.
Operational report.
Tax claim.
TTB laws, regulations, rules.
Password-related issues
Waivers
Export Certification
Status of application
Did not contact TTB in the last year.
Other (please specify).
19. Please rank the methods you prefer TTB to use when communicating information to you.
Web site
Email newsletter
Social media
Online videos
Webinars
In-person appearances
Subscription-based email alerts, such as GovDelivery
20. Do you, or does anyone in your company, use Pay.gov to file TTB operational reports or excise tax returns?
Yes
No
I Don’t Know (For example – someone else files returns)
Not Applicable (For example – don’t need to file returns or operational reports)
21. What are the main reasons you or your company do not use Pay.gov? (Select all that apply.)
Unaware of the existence of Pay.gov.
Don’t know what Pay.gov is used for.
Don’t have adequate internet speed.
Don’t trust the security of Pay.gov.
Have to change my password too frequently.
Using Pay.gov to file taxes means we have to pay one day early.
Our internal recordkeeping systems automatically compile/calculate/print TTB forms and reports and it is too time-consuming to reenter the information online in Pay.gov.
Pay.gov is not user friendly.
Don’t see a reason to change from existing practices or investigate changing existing practices.
Other (please specify)
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