[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 139 (Wednesday, July 19, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44854-44855]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-18222]


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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 
Release and Receipt of Imported Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of 
War.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 18, 
2000, to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco 
and Firearms, Linda Barnes, 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 Marie 
Pollard, Firearms and Explosives Imports Branch, 650 Massachusetts 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20226; (202) 927-8320.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Release and Receipt of Imported Firearms, Ammunition and 
Implements of War.
    OMB Number: 1512-0019.
    Form Number: ATF F 6A (5330.3C).
    Abstract: The information collection is needed to verify 
importation of firearms, ammunition and implements of war. ATF F 6A 
(5330.3C) is completed by Federal firearms licensees, active duty 
military members, nonresident U.S. citizens returning to the U.S. and 
aliens immigrating to the United States.
    Current Actions: There are no changes to this information 
collection and it is

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being submitted for extension purposes only.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Affected Public: Individual or households, business or other for-
profit, not-for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 20,000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 24 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 8,000.

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: July 11, 2000.
William T. Earle,
Assistant Director (Management) CFO.
[FR Doc. 00-18222 Filed 7-18-00; 8:45 am]
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