DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU (TTB)
APP
LICATION FOR AN ALCOHOL FUEL PRODUCER PERMIT UNDER 26 U.S.C. 5181
INS
TRUCTION SHEET FOR TTB FORM 5110.74
COMPLETE THIS FORM IN TRIPLICATE. SIGN ALL COPIES IN INK.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. AN INCOMPLETE OR INCORRECT APPLICATION WILL DELAY YOUR ALCOHOL FUEL PRODUCER'S PERMIT.
1. PURPOSE. The application is completed by a person (applicant) who
would like to establish a plant to produce, process, and store, and use or
distribute distilled spirits to be used exclusively for fuel purposes under 26
U.S.C. 5181. Distilled spirits means only ethanol or ethyl alcohol. The
production of methanol does not require a permit from the Alcohol
and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. The production of distilled spirits
from petroleum, natural gas, or coal is not allowed by the Alcohol Fuel
Producer's Permit.
2. GENERAL PREPARATION. Prepare this form and any attachments in
triplicate. Use separate sheets of approximately the same size as this
form when necessary or as required. Identify these separate sheets with
your name and attach to this form.
3. WHERE TO FILE. Submit application to Director, National Revenue Center,
550 Main St, Ste 8002, Cincinnati, OH 45202-5215. If required by your
state, submit a copy of your approved application to the alcohol beverage
agency or other State agency.
4. INFORMATION ABOUT APPLICANT CURRENTLY ON FILE WITH TTB
NEED NOT BE RESUBMITTED. State in item requesting such information
the type and the number of the license or permit for which the information
was filed.
5. TYPE OF PLANT (ITEM 1). This item need only be completed on an
original application or when the level of operation changes. Determine the
type of plant on the basis of how many proof gallons of distilled spirits you
intend to produce and receive during one calendar year. Proof gallons are
calculated by taking the proof of the spirits multiplied by the wine gallons
(a standard American gallon) and dividing by 100.
Example:
50 gallons of 190° proof spirits =
190 times 50 divided by 100 = 95 proof gallons
6. AMENDED PERMIT (ITEM 2). Complete this item when changing the
terms and conditions of an existing permit. Fill in only those sections
being amended.
7. CAPACITY OF STILLS (ITEM 11 (d)). The capacity of your still(s) in proof
gallons equals the greatest number of proof gallons of spirits that could be
distilled in a 24-hour period. The capacity of a column still may be shown by
giving the diameter of the base and the number of plates or packing
material. The capacity of a pot or kettle still may be shown by giving the
volumetric (wine gallon) capacity of the pot or kettle.
8. SAMPLE OF DIAGRAM OF PREMISES (ITEM 14). The diagram of your
plant premises may be drawn by hand and does not have to be drawn to
scale. Below is a sample of such a diagram.
9. SIGNATURE OF/FOR APPLICANT (ITEM 17).
a. Individual owners sign for themselves.
b. Partnerships have all partners sign, or have one partner who has
submitted an authorization to act on behalf of all the partners sign.
c. Corporations have an officer, director, or other person who is at 1-877-882-3277 or from the TTB Web site at www.ttb.gov.
specifically authorized by the corporate documents sign.
d. Any other person who signs on behalf of the applicant must submit
TTB F 5000.8, Power of Attorney, or other evidence of their
authority.
10. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SMALL ALCOHOL FUEL PLANT
APPLICANTS. Complete items 1-15 on the application form. Be sure
that you sign and date the form in items 17 and 19, respectively. SKIP
ITEM 16. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS REQUIRED. Prepare
any attachments in accordance with instruction #2.
11. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIRED INFORMATION/FORMS
FOR MEDIUM AND LARGE ALCOHOL FUEL PLANT APPLICANTS.
Complete all items on the application form. Be sure to sign and date the
form in items 17 and 19, respectively. Prepare all attachments in
accordance with instruction #2. SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND
FORMS (ITEM 16) AS STATED BELOW:
a. Show the following information for an individual proprietor, each partner,
or each officer and director of a corporation or similar entity who will have
responsibilities in connection with the operations covered by the permit.
In addition, large alcohol fuel plant applicants must show the same
information for each interested person who is listed as an individual in
the statement of interest required by 27 CFR
(1) Full name including middle name;
(2) Title in connection with applicant's business;
(3) Social security number;
(4) Date of birth;
(5) Place of birth; and
(6) Address of residence.
b. A statement as to whether the applicant or any person required to be
listed by the instructions above has been previously arrested or charged
with, or convicted of, a felony or misdemeanor under Federal or State
laws (other than minor traffic violations).
c. A statement of the maximum quantity of distilled spirits to be produced
and received during a calendar year.
d. A Distilled Spirits Bond, TTB Form 5110.56, as required by 27 CFR
e. Statement of the amount of funds invested in the business and the
source of those funds.
f. Any other information required by the Director, National Revenue Center
after examination of this application.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL APPLICANTS
12. OPERATIONS BEFORE ISSUANCE OF PERMIT. Unless otherwise
specifically authorized by law or regulations, an applicant for an alcohol fuel
producer's permit may not engage in operations until a permit has been
issued by the Director, National Revenue Center.
13. STATE AND LOCAL LAWS. This permit does not allow you to operate in
violation of state or local laws. Applicants should check with the appropriate
state and local authorities before engaging in alcohol fuel plant operations.
14. TTB FORMS AND REGULATIONS. TTB forms and regulations pertaining to
alcohol fuel plants may be ordered by contacting the National Revenue Center
Rd 649
Swift Creek
Rd 783
Still Shed
and Alcohol
Storage
Part of my farm and premises.
My farm is 1,200 acres
1,000 acres are bounded
by Rd. 649, 1230, 783, and
Swift Creek. 200 acres
are just on the other side of
Rd 783.
Rd. 1230
House
Barn
Garage
OMB No. 1513-0051 (10/31/2020)
TTB F 5110.74 (05/2017)
(Refer to 27 CFR 19.683-19.690, 19.692, and 19.693.)