Approved through February 1986. Although BATF listed four specific concerns for which the information collected on Form 5100.31 is used, it has not identified the purpose, utility, and use of the regulatory labeling requirments. BATF should submit a new justification that addresses the purposes and uses of the label approval process. For example, BATF should explain why the consistency of labels of firm having establishments in several regions is a Federal concern and how the label approval process contributes to BATF objectives. BATF shoul explain how the file of labels assists in the identification of adulteration, health hazards, and false advertising claims. Examples should be provided of specific cases in which the labeling approval process contributed to the detection and/or correction of each type of problem. BATF also should provide information for a recent period concerning the number of instances of each type of violation detected, the degree of seriousness, and the outcome. If at any time BATF woud like to discuss this clearance, the Departmen should request a meeting with the OMB Desk Officer.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1986
02/28/1986
10/31/1985
54,601
0
101,800
27,300
0
50,304
0
0
0
THE FEDERAL ALCOHOL ADMINISTRATION ACT, P.L. 74-401 REGULATES THE LABELING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND DESIGNATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT TO OVERSEE COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS. THIS FORM IS COMPLETED BY THE REGULATED INDUSTRY AND SUBMITTED TO TREASURY AS AN APPLICATION TO LABE THEIR PRODUCTS. TREASURY OVERSEES LABEL APPLICATIONS TO PREVENT CONSUMER DECEPTION AND TO DETER FALSIFICATION OF UNFAIR ADVERTISING PRACTICES ON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
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.