[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 90 (Tuesday, May 11, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 25398]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-11805]


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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 Special Tax Registration and Return (Alcohol and Tobacco) and the 
Special Tax Registration and Return (National Firearms Act).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before July 12, 1999 
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 Timothy 
DeVanney, Revenue Operations Branch, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8220.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Special Tax Registration and Return (Alcohol and Tobacco) 
and Special Tax Registration and Return (National Firearms Act).
    OMB Number: 1512-0472.
    Form Number: ATF F 5630.5 and ATF F 5630.7.
    Abstract: ATF F 5630.5 and ATF F 5630.7 are completed by persons 
engaged in certain alcohol, tobacco and firearms related businesses, 
respectively. Both forms are used to register and/or pay a special 
occupational tax, as required by statute. Upon receipt of the tax, a 
special tax stamp is issued.
    Current Actions: As a result of an employee suggestion, the 
instructions for TAXPAYER IDENTIFYING INFORMATION Section I, have been 
clarified on both forms. In addition, both forms have been updated to 
reflect current office names and phone numbers.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit, individuals or 
households, and not-for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 90,700.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 48 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 72,778.

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: May 4, 1999.
William T. Earle,
Assistant Director (Management) CFO.
[FR Doc. 99-11805 Filed 5-10-99; 8:45 am]
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