[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 127 (Monday, July 1, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33959-33960]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-16683]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

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 Reporting of Plastic Explosives Pursuant to the Antiterrorism and 
Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before August 30, 1996 
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 Gail 
Hosey, Firearms and Explosives Operations Branch, 650 Massachusetts 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20226.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Title: Reporting of Plastic Explosives Pursuant to the 
Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996.
    OMB Number: 1512-0535.
    Abstract: Possession of plastic explosives by anyone on April 24, 
1996, must be reported to the Secretary within 120 days of this date. 
The report must be submitted in writing by August 22, 1996, and shall 
describe the quantity, name of manufacturer or importer, marks of 
identification, and storage location. By statute, failure to report 
this information subjects the person to fine and or imprisonment under 
Title 18 U.S.C. Chapter 40.
    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.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1 hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 100.

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; and (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. Also, 
ATF requests information regarding any monetary expenses you may incur 
while completing these forms.

    Dated: June 24, 1996.
John W. Magaw,
Director.
[FR Doc. 96-16683 Filed 6-28-96; 8:45 am]
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