[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 90 (Tuesday, May 11, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25398-25399]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-11806]


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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 Personnel Questionnaire--Alcohol and Tobacco Products.

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 David 
Brokaw, Regulations Division, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8210.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Personnel Questionnaire--Alcohol and Tobacco Products.
    OMB Number: 1512-0034.
    Form Number: ATF F 5000.9.
    Abstract: The information on ATF F 5000.9 enables ATF to determine 
whether or not an applicant for an alcohol or tobacco permit meets the 
minium qualifications. The form identifies the individual, residence, 
business background and financial sources for business and criminal

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records. If the applicant is found not qualified, the permit may be 
denied.
    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: 5,000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 2 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 10,000.

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 5, 1999.
William T. Earle,
Assistant Director (Management) CFO.
[FR Doc. 99-11806 Filed 5-10-99; 8:45 am]
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