[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 217 (Monday, November 10, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 60560]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-29590]


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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 License or Permit Under 18 U.S.C. Chapter 40, 
Explosives.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 9, 
1998, 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 Gail H. 
Davis, Firearms, Explosives and Arson Programs Division, 650 
Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8053.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Title: Application For License or Permit Under 18 U.S.C. Chapter 
40, Explosives.
    OMB Number: 1512-0182.
    Form Number: ATF F 5400.13/5400.16.
    Abstract: Chapter 40, Title 18, U.S.C. provides that any person 
engaged in the business of explosive materials as a dealer, 
manufacturer, or importer shall be licensed. The information collected 
on the form is used to determine if the applicant is qualified to be a 
licensee or permittee under the provisions of the statute. There is no 
record retention requirement for the applicant.
    Current Actions: The explosive regulations are proposed to be 
amended, therefore, ATF F 5400.13/5400.16 is proposed to be revised. 
The form revisions include proposals to add new codes to the categories 
of Explosive License and Explosives Permit. The form also reflects the 
proposed increase in fees for all license and permit types. 
Additionally, ATF proposes to revise the form by providing a worksheet 
as an attachment for item 15. for use in describing all explosive 
storage magazine data. The categories of ``race'' and ``sex'' are 
proposed to be added to item 18. A section is proposed to be added to 
the form to require the applicant to certify that he/she has notified 
the chief law enforcement officer and fire marshal for all sites at 
which explosives will be stored. The following definitions are proposed 
to be added or clarified: chief law enforcement officer, fire marshal, 
manufacturer, and high explosives. Items 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 
of the Instruction Sheet will be amended to reflect the new attachment 
worksheet. There are proposed restructuring changes to the form that 
would reflect the proposed amendments to the explosive regulations. The 
frequency of applying for a license or permit is proposed to be changed 
from 1 year to 3 years. As a result, the burden hours and cost would 
decrease.
    Type of Review: Revision.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit, individuals or 
households, not-for-profit institutions, State, Local or Tribal 
Government.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,100.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 3 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,436 every 3 years.

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 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; (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: November 3, 1997.
John W. Magaw,
Director.
[FR Doc. 97-29590 Filed 11-7-97; 8:45 am]
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