[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 73 (Monday, April 15, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 16532]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-9179]



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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 Application For Federal Alcohol Administration Act Basic Permit To 
Wholesale or Import.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before June 14, 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) 927-7768.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the form(s) and instructions should be directed to Robert 
Ruhf, Tax Compliance Branch, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, 
DC 20226, (202) 927-8210.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Title: Application For Federal Alcohol Administration Act Basic 
Permit To Wholesale Or Import.
    OMB Number: 1512-0220.
    Form Number: ATF F 5170.4.
    Abstract: Persons intending to engage in the business of importing 
or wholesaling alcoholic beverages apply for a permit on ATF F 5170.4. 
The information provided allows ATF to identify the applicant and the 
location of the business and to determine the applicant's 
qualifications.
    Current Actions: The revision proposed for ATF F 5170.4 eliminates 
a number of information collection items and simplifies the 
instructions. As a result, we expect that it will take about one-third 
less time for applicants to complete.
    Type of Review: Revision.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1300.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 2 Hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2600.

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.

    Dated: April 8, 1996.
John W. Magaw,
Director.
[FR Doc. 96-9179 Filed 4-12-96; 8:45 am]
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