This form is used by industry members to obtain approval of formulas for alcohol beverage products where the TTB regulations require such approval. TTB uses the provided information to ensure appropriate classification of distilled spirits, wine, and malt beverages for labeling and taxation purposes.
TTB is reporting an increase of 20,080 burden hours attributed to adjustments to this information collection -- (1) TTB is reporting all responses as being made to "obtain or retain a benefit" and is removing the "mandatory" information collection instrument previously listed; (2) TTB is adding "Formulas Online" as an information collection instrument; and (3) TTB is reporting an increase in the number of responses and annual burden hours due to continued growth in the number of alcohol beverage producers regulated by TTB and continued growth in the number of products requiring formula approval produced by those respondents.
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.