[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 167 (Thursday, August 28, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 45700-45701] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-22933] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Proposed Collection; Comment Request ACTION: Notice and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, Pub. L. 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 Letter Application to Obtain Authorization For the Assembly of a Nonsporting Rifle or Nonsporting Shotgun For the Purpose of Testing and Evaluation. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before October 27, 1997, to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: 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 Dottie Morales, Firearms and Explosives Operations Branch, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8051. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Letter Application to Obtain Authorization For the Assembly of A Nonsporting Rifle or Nonsporting Shotgun For the Purpose of Testing and Evaluation. OMB Number: 1512-0510. Abstract: This information collection is required by ATF to provide a means to obtain authorization for the assembly of a nonsporting rifle or nonsporting shotgun for the purpose of testing or evaluation. 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. Estimated Number of Respondents: 5. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 30 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3. 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 [[Page 45701]] 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: August 22, 1997. John W. Magaw, Director. [FR Doc. 97-22933 Filed 8-27-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810-31-P