THIS SUBMISSION
IS APPROVED THROUGH JUNE 1986. ANY SUBSEQUENT SUBMISSION SHOULD
CONSOLIDATE REGULATIONS 296.146 AND 296.150 UNDER THIS OMB
NUMBER.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1986
06/30/1986
4,500
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0
540,000
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0
0
0
0
RECORDS MUST BE MAINTAINED BY TOBACCO
PRODUCTS MANUFACTURERS AND CIGARETTE DISTRIBUTORS SHOWING DETAILS
OF LARGE CIGARETTE TRANSACTIONS, USED TO TRACE THE MOVEMENT OF
CONTRABAND CIGARETTES. HELPS CURTAIL THE ILLICIT TRAFFIC IN
CIGARETTES BETWEEN STATES, PREVENTS HIGH TAX STATES FROM LOSING TAX
REVENUES.
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.