WHILE WINE IS "IN BOND," THE FEDERAL
EXCISE TAX ATTACHED TO THE WINE HAS NOT YET BEEN PAID. ATF REQUIRES
THAT WINERIES USE THIS FORM WHEN WINE IS TRANSFERRED FROM ONE
WINERY TO ANOTHER SO AS TO ESTABLISHED THE LIABILITY FOR THE WINE
EXCISE TAX AT THE TIME OF WINE TRANSFERS. ATF NEEDS THIS FORM TO
PROTECT THE COLLECTION OF FEDERAL EXCISE TAXES.
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.