This collection of information is
necessary to account for and verify taxable removals of distilled
spirits. Under the TTB regulations, industry members must keep
records of spirits removed and the applicable tax rates, and must
keep records to account for and verify nontaxable removals. TTB
uses the data collected to audit tax returns and payments, verify
claims for refunds or remission of tax, and account for cover over
of taxes to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
There are no program changes
associated with this collection. As for adjustments, we are
increasing the number of respondents, and the resulting number of
responses and burden hours, due to growth in the distilled spirits
industry, which has resulted in an increase in the number of
distilled spirits plants regulated by TTB.
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.