Under the TTB regulations in 27 CFR part 28, exporters of alcohol may file applications requesting TTB approval of alternate methods or procedures and emergency variations from the requirements of that part. TTB uses such applications to determine if the requested method, procedure, or emergency variation will protect the revenue, is not contrary to law, and will not pose a burden to TTB in administering part 28, while allowing exporters the maximum operational flexibility.
US Code:
26 USC 7805
Name of Law: Internal Revenue Code
Adjustments: Based on recent experience, TTB is decreasing the number of respondents to this information collection from 500 to 230, a decrease of 270. While we are increasing the per respondent burden estimate from 24 minutes to 36 minutes to more accurately reflect the reporting element of this information collection, the decrease in the number of respondents results in a decrease in the total annual burden hours for this collection from 200 to 138, a decrease of 62 hours.
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.
1513-0082 Supporting Statement (2016-03-17).docx
Alternate Methods or Procedures and Emergency Variations from Requirements for Exports of Liquors (TTB REC 5170/7)