[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 184 (Friday, September 20, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49525-49526]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-24162]
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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 Application for Tax-Exempt Transfer and Registration of a Firearm.
DATES: Written comments should be received on or before November 19,
1996 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 Dave
Marshall, National Firearms Act Branch, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8330.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Application for Tax-Exempt Transfer and Registration of a
Firearm.
OMB Number: 1512-0028.
Form Number: ATF F 5 (5320.5).
Abstract: The National Firearms Act requires that the information
contained on this form be submitted to the Secretary for a tax exempt
transfer of a NFA firearm. The form identifies current and prospective
owners, and the firearm, as well as to ensure the legality of transfer
under Federal, State and local law.
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, Federal Government, State, Local or Tribal Government.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 62,321.
Estimated Time Per Respondent: 4 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 498,568.
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; and (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. Also,
ATF requests information regarding any monetary expenses you may incur
while completing this form.
Dated: September 13, 1996.
John W. Magaw,
Director.
[FR Doc. 96-24162 Filed 9-19-96; 8:45 am]
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