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[FR Doc No: 94-3226]


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[Federal Register: February 14, 1994]


DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms

27 CFR Part 178

[Notice No. 789; (93F-057P)]
RIN: 1512-AB23

 

Implementation of Public Law 103-159, Including the Brady Handgun 
Violence Prevention Act

AGENCY: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Department of 
the Treasury.

ACTION: Proposed rulemaking cross referenced to temporary regulations.

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SUMMARY: In the Rules and Regulations portion of this Federal Register, 
the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) is issuing temporary 
regulations regarding the implementation of Public Law 103-159, 
including the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, enacted November 
30, 1993. These regulations implement the law by imposing a 5-day 
waiting period before a Federally licensed firearms importer, 
manufacturer, or dealer may lawfully transfer a handgun to a 
nonlicensed individual. Regulations are also prescribed with regard to 
reporting requirements for multiple handgun sales, labeling of packages 
containing a firearm, theft of firearms from firearms licensees, and 
increased license fees for dealers in firearms. The temporary 
regulations also serve as the text of this notice of proposed 
rulemaking for final regulations.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before May 16, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Send written comments to: Chief, Revenue Programs Division; 
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; P.O. Box 50221; Washington, DC 
20091-0221; ATTN: Notice No. 789.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James P. Ficaretta, Revenue Division, 
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20226 (202-927-8230).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Executive Order 12866

    It has been determined that this proposed regulation is not a 
significant regulatory action as defined by Executive Order 12866, 
because the economic effects flow directly from the underlying statute 
and not from this notice of proposed rulemaking. Accordingly, this 
proposal is not subject to the analysis required by this Executive 
order.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    It is hereby certified that these proposed regulations will not 
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities. The revenue effects of this rulemaking on small businesses 
flow directly from the underlying statute. Likewise, any secondary or 
incidental effects, and any reporting, recordkeeping, or other 
compliance burdens flow directly from the statute.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    The collection of information contained in this notice has been 
submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review in 
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 
3504(h)). Comments on the collection of information should be sent to 
the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project 1512-
0520, Washington, DC 20503, with copies to the Chief, Information 
Programs Branch, room 3110, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, 
650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20226.
    The collection of information in this proposed regulation is in 27 
CFR 178.130. This information is required by the Bureau of Alcohol, 
Tobacco and Firearms to comply with the provisions of Public Law 103-
159 (107 Stat. 1536). This information will be used to prevent the 
purchase of handguns by convicted felons and other persons who are 
prohibited by law from receiving or possessing firearms, which is the 
purpose of Public Law 103-159. The likely respondents and recordkeepers 
are individuals and small businesses. Estimated total annual reporting 
and recordkeeping burden: 516,750 hours. Estimated number of 
respondents and recordkeepers: 8,213,450. Estimated annual frequency of 
responses: on occasion.

Public Participation

    ATF requests comments on the temporary regulations from all 
interested persons. Comments received on or before the closing date 
will be carefully considered. Comments received after that date will be 
given the same consideration if it is practical to do so, but assurance 
of consideration cannot be given except as to comments received on or 
before the closing date.
    ATF will not recognize any material in comments as confidential. 
Comments may be disclosed to the public. Any material which the 
commenter considers to be confidential or inappropriate for disclosure 
to the public should not be included in the comment. The name of the 
person submitting a comment is not exempt from disclosure.
    Any interested person who desires an opportunity to comment orally 
at a public hearing should submit his or her request, in writing, to 
the Director within the 90-day comment period. The Director, however, 
reserves the right to determine, in light of all circumstances, whether 
a public hearing is necessary.
    The temporary regulations in this issue of the Federal Register 
amend the regulations in 27 CFR part 178. For the text of the temporary 
regulations, see T.D. ATF-354 published in the Rules and Regulations 
section of this issue of the Federal Register.

Drafting Information

    The author of this document is James P. Ficaretta, Revenue Programs 
Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.

    Signed: January 21, 1994.
Daniel R. Black,
Acting Director.

    Approved: January 27, 1994.
John P. Simpson,
Deputy Assistant Secretary (Regulatory, Tariff and Trade Enforcement) .
[FR Doc. 94-3226 Filed 2-11-94; 8:45 am]
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