[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 137 (Wednesday, July 17, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 47039]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-18006]


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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 National Firearm Examiner Academy.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 16, 
2002 to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESS: 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 Thomas 
Cannon, Career Development Division, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20226, (202) 565-4570.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Application for National Firearm Examiner Academy.
    OMB Number: 1512-0549.
    Form Number: ATF F 6330.1.
    Abstract: The Office of Training and Professional Development has a 
training program for entry level firearm and toolmark examiners. All 
law enforcement organizations who rely on ballistic and forensic 
firearms examinations require the services of this technical expertise. 
The application form allows ATF to process eligible candidates.
    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: Federal Government, State, Local or Tribal 
Government.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 75.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 13.
    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 5, 2002.
William T. Earle,
Assistant Director (Management), CFO.
[FR Doc. 02-18006 Filed 7-16-02; 8:45 am]
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