[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 62 (Friday, March 29, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 14203]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-7696]



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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 Special Tax Registration and Return (Alcohol & Tobacco) and the 
Special Tax Registration and Return (National Firearms Act).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 28, 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 Wanda 
Williams Burggraff, Tax Compliance Branch, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, 
NW., Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8220.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Title: Special Tax Registration and Return (Alcohol & Tobacco) and 
Special Tax Registration and Return (National Firearms Act).
    OMB Number: 1512-0472.
    Form Number: ATF F 5630.5 and ATF F 5630.7.
    Abstract: ATF F 5630.5 and ATF F 5630.7 are completed by persons 
engaged in certain alcohol, tobacco and firearms related businesses, 
respectively. Both forms are used to register and/or pay a special 
occupational tax, as required by statute. Upon receipt of the tax, a 
special tax stamp is issued..
    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: Business or other for-profit, individuals or 
households, and not-for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 90,700.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 48 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 72,778.

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 infomation 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 these forms.

    Dated: March 22, 1996.
Bradley A. Buckles,
Acting Director.
[FR Doc. 96-7696 Filed 3-28-96; 8:45 am]
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