[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 56 (Tuesday, March 23, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13586-13587]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-6403]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives


Agency Information Collection Activities:Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested

ACTION: 60-Day Emergency Notice of Information Collection Under Review: 
National Firearms Act (NFA)--Special Occupational Taxes (SOT).

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    The Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and 
Explosives has submitted the following information collection request 
to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance 
in accordance with emergency review procedures of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995. OMB approval has been requested by March 31, 
2004. The proposed information collection is published to obtain 
comments from the public and affected agencies. If granted, the 
emergency approval is only valid for 180 days. Comments should be 
directed to OMB, Office of Information and Regulation Affairs, 
Attention: Department of Justice Desk Officer (202) 395-5806, 
Washington, DC 20503.
    During the first 60 days of this same review period, a regular 
review of this information collection is also being undertaken. All 
comments and suggestions, or questions regarding additional 
information, to include obtaining a copy of the proposed information 
collection instrument with instructions, should be directed to Kathleen 
M. Downs, Assistant Financial Manager (Accounting), Financial 
Management Division, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Room 4450, 
Washington, DC 20226, facsimile, (202) 927-2787.
    Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected 
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are 
encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following 
four points:
     Evaluate whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the

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functions of the agency, including whether the information will have 
practical utility;
     Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate 
of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
     Minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on those who are to respond, including through the use of 
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., 
permitting electronic submission of responses.
    Overview of this information:
    (1) Type of information collection: New collection.
    (2) The title of the form/collection: National Firearms Act (NFA)--
Special Occupational Taxes (SOT).
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the department sponsoring the collection: Form Number: ATF F 5630.5R, 
ATF 5630.5RC, ATF F 5630.7. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and 
Explosives.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Business or other for-profit. Other: 
None. ATF F 5630.7, Special Tax Registration and Return National 
Firearms Act (NFA) is completed and returned by businesses that are 
subject to Special Occupational Taxes under the National Firearms Act 
for either initial tax payment or business information changes. This 
form serves as both a return and a business registration. ATF F 
5630.5R, 2005 NFA Special Tax Renewal Registration and Return and ATF F 
5630.5RC, 2005 NFA Special Tax Location Registration Listing are 
preprinted forms sent to taxpayers who owe Special Occupational Taxes 
under the National Firearms Act. Taxpayers validate and correct the 
information and send the forms back with payment for the applicable tax 
year.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply: It is 
estimated that 2,800 taxpayers will complete forms ATF F 5630.5R and 
ATF F 5630.5RC in approximately 20 minutes (10 minutes for each form). 
It is also estimated that 200 new taxpayers will complete ATF F 5630.7 
in its entirety in approximately 15 minutes. The total number of 
respondents for this information collection is 3,000.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The total burden for ATF F 5630.5R and ATF F 
5630.5RC is 933 hours. The total burden for ATF F 5630.7 is 50 hours. 
The estimated total public burden associated with this information 
collection is 983 hours.
    If additional information is required contact: Brenda E. Dyer, 
Department Deputy Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice 
Management Division, United States Department of Justice, 601 D Street 
NW, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, NW, Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: March 17, 2004.
Brenda Dyer,
Department Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of 
Justice.
[FR Doc. 04-6403 Filed 3-22-04; 8:45 am]
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