[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 21, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 15943]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-7010]


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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 Application For Tax Exempt Transfer and Registration of Firearm.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 21, 2001 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 Gary 
Schaible, National Firearms Act Branch, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8330.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Application For Tax Exempt Transfer and Registration of 
Firearm.
    OMB Number: 1512-0028.
    Form Number: ATF F 5 (5320.5)
    Abstract: ATF F 5 (5320.5) is used to apply for permission to 
transfer a National Firearms Act firearm exempt from transfer tax based 
on statutory exemptions. The form establishes eligibility and 
exemption.
    Current Actions: The form has been revised to include updated 
information, provide additional information relating to post-
registration changes, request information regarding whether the person 
acquiring the firearm is eligible under Federal law, allow the person 
acquiring the firearm access to information regarding the status of the 
transfer, and to make the instructions consistent with other forms.
    Type of Review: Revision.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,888.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 4 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 379,896.
    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: March 14, 2001.
William Earle,
Assistant Director (Management) CFO.
[FR Doc. 01-7010 Filed 3-20-01; 8:45 am]
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