98-29744. Proposed Collection; Comment Request  

  • [Federal Register Volume 63, Number 215 (Friday, November 6, 1998)]
    [Notices]
    [Page 60042]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 98-29744]
    
    
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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 Federal Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Return.
    
    DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 5, 
    1999, to be assured of consideration.
    
    ADDRESS: Direct all written comments to Linda Barnes, Bureau of 
    Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 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 Robert 
    Ruhf, Revenue Division, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
    20226, (202) 927-8210.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    
        Title: Federal Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Return.
        OMB Number: 1512-0507.
        Form Number: ATF F 5300.26.
        Abstract: A Federal excise tax is imposed by 26 U.S.C. 4181 on the 
    sale of pistols and revolvers, other firearms, shells and cartridges 
    (ammunition) sold by firearms manufacturers, producers, and importers. 
    The information on the form is necessary to establish the taxpayer's 
    identity, the amount and type of taxes due, and the amount of payments 
    made.
        Current Actions: There is an increase in the number of respondents 
    resulting in an increase in burden hours. Also, the form has a few 
    minor changes. A check box has been added to 1. for the address and the 
    wording has been changed to help clarify 3.
        Type of Review: Extension.
        Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-
    profit.
        Estimated Number of Respondents: 965.
        Estimated Time Per Respondent: 7 hours.
        Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 27,020 .
    
    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: October 29, 1998.
    William T. Earle,
    Assistant Director (Management) CFO.
    [FR Doc. 98-29744 Filed 11-5-98; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 4810-31-P
    
    
    

Document Information

Published:
11/06/1998
Department:
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice and request for comments.
Document Number:
98-29744
Dates:
Written comments should be received on or before January 5, 1999, to be assured of consideration.
Pages:
60042-60042 (1 pages)
PDF File:
98-29744.pdf