[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 134 (Tuesday, July 14, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 37939]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-18533]


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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 Offer In Compromise of Liability Incurred Under the Federal Alcohol 
Administration Act.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 14, 
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 Rosa 
Jeter, Market Compliance Branch, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8130.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Offer In Compromise of Liability Incurred Under the Federal 
Alcohol Administration Act.
    OMB Number: 1512-0222.
    Form Number: ATF F 5640.2.
    Abstract: In 1935, Congress passed the Federal Alcohol 
Administration Act (FAA Act). Persons who have committed violations of 
the FAA Act may submit an offer in compromise. The offer is a request 
by the party in violation to compromise penalties for the violations in 
lieu of civil or criminal action. ATF F 5640.2 identifies the 
violation(s) to be compromised by the person committing them, the 
amount of the offer plus a justification for acceptance of the offer.
    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.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 12.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 2 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 24.
    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; (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.

    Date: June 29, 1998.
Steve L. Mathis,
 Acting Assistant Director (Management)/CFO.
[FR Doc. 98-18533 Filed 7-13-98; 8:45 am]
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