[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 215 (Friday, November 6, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 60042]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-29744]


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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 Federal Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Return.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 5, 
1999, to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESS: 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 Robert 
Ruhf, Revenue Division, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
20226, (202) 927-8210.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Title: Federal Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Return.
    OMB Number: 1512-0507.
    Form Number: ATF F 5300.26.
    Abstract: A Federal excise tax is imposed by 26 U.S.C. 4181 on the 
sale of pistols and revolvers, other firearms, shells and cartridges 
(ammunition) sold by firearms manufacturers, producers, and importers. 
The information on the form is necessary to establish the taxpayer's 
identity, the amount and type of taxes due, and the amount of payments 
made.
    Current Actions: There is an increase in the number of respondents 
resulting in an increase in burden hours. Also, the form has a few 
minor changes. A check box has been added to 1. for the address and the 
wording has been changed to help clarify 3.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-
profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 965.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 7 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 27,020 .

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.

    Dated: October 29, 1998.
William T. Earle,
Assistant Director (Management) CFO.
[FR Doc. 98-29744 Filed 11-5-98; 8:45 am]
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