[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 217 (Monday, November 10, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 60561]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-29591]



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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 Registration For Tax-Free Transactions Under 26 
U.S.C. 4221 (Firearms and Ammunition).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 9, 
1998, to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Linda Barnes, Bureau of 
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 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 Marsha 
Baker, Regulations Branch, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, 
DC 20226, (202) 927-8476.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Title: Application For Registration For Tax-Free Transactions Under 
26 U.S.C. 4221 (Firearms and Ammunition).
    OMB Number: 1512-0508.
    Form Number: ATF F 5300.28.
    Recordkeeping Requirement ID Number: ATF REC 5300/28.
    Abstract: The information requested on ATF F 5300.28 is necessary 
for ATF to determine if persons (applicants) should be granted the 
privilege of purchasing or selling firearms and ammunition tax-free. 
There is no record retention requirement for the applicant.
    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: Business or other for-profit, State or local 
governments.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 125.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 3 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 375.

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: November 3, 1997.
John W. Magaw,
Director.
[FR Doc. 97-29591 Filed 11-7-97; 8:45 am]
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