[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 8, 1999)] [Notices] [Page 30562] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-14459] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Proposed Collection; Comment Request ACTION: Notice and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, Pub. L. 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 Identification Markings Placed on Firearms, 27 CFR 178.92 and 179.102. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before August 9, 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 Nicholas Colucci, Public Safety Branch, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8919. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Identification Markings Placed on Firearms, 27 CFR 178.92 and 179.102. OMB Number: 1512-0550. Abstract: This information collection implements the regulations of Section 923(i) of the Gun Control Act of 1968. In general, these sections require each licensed manufacturer, or licensed importer of firearms to legibly identify each firearm by engraving, casting, stamping (impressing), or otherwise conspicuously placing on the frame or receiver an individual serial number. The serial number must be placed in a manner not susceptible of being readily obliterated, altered or removed. The regulations also prescribe minimum height and depth requirements for identification markings placed on firearms. 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: 2,506. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 2 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 5,665. 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 27, 1999. William T. Earle, Assistant Director (Management) CFO. [FR Doc. 99-14459 Filed 6-7-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810-31-P