[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 192 (Friday, October 3, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 51971]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-26261]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing
effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general
public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment
on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning
the Application for License, Collector of Curios and Relics.
DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 2,
1997 to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco
and Firearms, Linda Barnes, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington,
DC 20226, (202) 927-8930.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the form(s) and instructions should be directed to Nicholas
Colucci, Firearms and Explosives Operations Branch, 650 Massachusetts
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8475.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Application for License, Collector of Curios and Relics.
OMB Number: 1512-0518.
Form Number: ATF F 7CR (5310.16).
Abstract: ATF F 7CR (5310.16) is used by the public when applying
for a Federal firearms license to collect curios and relics in
interstate and foreign commerce. The information requested on the form
establishes eligibility for the license.
Current Actions: Revisions have been made to the form in accordance
with new laws and regulations. A new question F. has been added to item
8. A newly created DEFINITIONS section has been added to the back of
the form. Definition 1. defines ``Restraining Order'' and Definition 2.
defines ``Intimate Partner.'' These revisions are necessitated by the
Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, which amended
the Gun Control Act of 1968 to add a new subsection, 18 U.S.C. Section
922(g)(8). Also, a new question E. has been added to item 9. Definition
3. defines ``Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence.'' These revisions
are necessitated by the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of
1997, which amended the Gun Control Act of 1968 to add a new
subsection, 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(9). The last revision is the
addition of item 10. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION. Item 10. requires the
applicant to certify to certain conditions in order to qualify for a
Collector of Curios and Relics license.
Type of Review: Extension with changes.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,000.
Estimated Time Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,500.
Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice
will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All
comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited
on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether
the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of
information on respondents, including through the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e)
estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation,
maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information.
Dated: September 26, 1997.
John W. Magaw,
Director.
[FR Doc. 97-26261 Filed 10-2-97; 8:45 am]
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