[Federal Register: December 13, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 240)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing
effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general
public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment
on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
is soliciting comments concerning the Labeling and Advertising
Requirements Under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act.
DATES: Written comments should be received on or before February 11,
2003 to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco
and Firearms, Linda Barnes, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington,
DC 20226; (202) 927-8930.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the form(s) and instructions should be directed to Edward A.
Reisman, Alcohol Labeling and Formulation Branch, 650 Massachusetts
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20226; (202) 927-8485.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Labeling and Advertising Requirements Under the Federal
Alcohol Administration Act.
OMB Number: 1512-0482.
Reporting Requirement ID Number: 5100/1.
Abstract: The Federal Alcohol Administration Act specifically
requires the Secretary of the Treasury to issue regulations controlling
labeling and advertising of alcohol beverages. Bottlers and importers
of alcohol beverages must adhere to numerous performance standards for
statements made on labels and in advertisements of alcohol beverages.
These performance standards include minimum mandatory labeling and
advertising statements. In addition, the Act prohibits labeling and
advertising statements which deceive or mislead the consumer. Under
this prohibition, performance standards are necessary for all labeling
and advertising statements, including optional statements.
Current Actions: There are no changes to this information
collection and it is being submitted for extension purposes only.
Type of Review: Extension.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,060.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1.
Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice
will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All
comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited
on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether
the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of
information on respondents, including through the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e)
estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation,
maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information.
Dated: December 9, 2002.
William T. Earle,
Assistant Director (Management) CFO.
[FR Doc. 02-31438 Filed 12-12-02; 8:45 am]
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