96-30115. Proposed Collection; Comment Request  

  • [Federal Register Volume 61, Number 229 (Tuesday, November 26, 1996)]
    [Notices]
    [Page 60143]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 96-30115]
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
    
    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 Firearms Transaction Record Part II Non-Over-The-Counter.
    
    DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 27, 
    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 Julie Cox, 
    Firearms and Explosives Operations Branch, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, 
    NW., Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8300.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    
        Title: Firearms Transaction Record Part II Non-Over-The-Counter.
        OMB Number: 1512-0130.
        Form Number: ATF F 4473 (5300.9) Part II.
        Abstract: This form is used to establish the eligibility of the 
    buyer and to determine the legality of the sale. It is sent to the 
    chief law enforcement officer in the buyers' locale to insure there is 
    no barrier to the sale. It becomes part of the dealers' records and is 
    used by law enforcement in investigations/inspections to trace firearms 
    or to confirm criminal activity of persons who have violated the Gun 
    Control Act. The record retention requirement for this information 
    collection is 20 years.
        Current Actions: There are no changes to this information 
    collection and it is being submitted for extension purposes only.
        Type of Review: Extension.
        Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-
    profit.
        Estimated Number of Respondents: 20,900.
        Estimated Time Per Respondent: 24 minutes (form) and 10 minutes 
    (recordkeepers).
        Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 11,843.
        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: November 20, 1996.
    John W. Magaw,
    Director.
    [FR Doc. 96-30115 Filed 11-25-96; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 4810-31-P
    
    
    

Document Information

Published:
11/26/1996
Department:
Treasury Department
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice and request for comments.
Document Number:
96-30115
Dates:
Written comments should be received on or before January 27, 1997 to be assured of consideration.
Pages:
60143-60143 (1 pages)
PDF File:
96-30115.pdf