A CONSENT OF SURETY IS EXECUTED BY
BOTH THE BONDING COMPANY AND PROPRIETOR AND ACTS AS A BINDING LEGAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TWO PARTI TO EXTEND THE TERMS OF A BOND. A
BOND IS NECESSARY TO COVER SPECIFIC LIABILITIES ON THE REVENUE
PRODUCED FROM UNTAXPAID COMMODITIES. THE CONSENT OF SURETY IS FILED
WITH ATF, AND A COPY IS RETAINED BY ATF AS LONG AS IT REMAINS
CURRENT AND IN FORCE.
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.