[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 194 (Thursday, October 7, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 60190]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-22548]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested

ACTION: 30-day notice of information collection under review: National 
Firearms Act (NFA)--Special Occupational Taxes (SOT).

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    The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, 
Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has submitted the following information 
collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain 
comments from the public and affected agencies. This proposed 
information collection was previously published in the Federal Register 
Volume 69, Number 56, page 13586 on March 23, 2004, allowing for a 60 
day comment period.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days 
for public comment until November 8, 2004. This process is conducted in 
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained 
in this notice, especially the estimated public burden and associated 
response time, should be directed to the Office of Management and 
Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention 
Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503. Additionally, 
comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to (202) 395-5806.
    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 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 Collection

    (1) Type of information collection: Extension of a currently 
approved 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, 
Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice 
Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Patrick Henry Building, 
Suite 1600, 601 D Street NW., Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: September 29, 2004.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 04-22548 Filed 10-6-04; 8:45 am]
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