81 FR 8100 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Application for Tax Exempt Transfer and Registration of Firearm (ATF Form 5 (5320.5)

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 31 (February 17, 2016)

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), will submit 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.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 17, 2016)]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1140-0015]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; Application for Tax Exempt Transfer and 
Registration of Firearm (ATF Form 5 (5320.5)

AGENCY: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department 
of Justice

ACTION: 60-Day notice.

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SUMMARY:  The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, 
Firearms and Explosives (ATF), will submit 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.

DATES:  Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until 
April 18, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional comments 
especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, 
suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection 
instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact 
Gary Schaible, Industry Liaison Analyst, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, 
Firearms and Explosives (ATF), 99 New York Ave. NE., Washington, DC 
20226 at email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 agency's estimate of the 
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
     Evaluate whether and if so how the quality, utility, and 
clarity of the information to be collected can be enhanced; 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 (check justification or form 83-
I): Revision of a currently approved collection.
    2 The Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Tax Exempt 
Transfer and Registration of Firearm
    3 The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection:
    Form number (if applicable): ATF Form 5 (5320.5).
    Component: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, 
U.S. Department of Justice.
    4 Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well 
as a brief abstract:
    Primary: State, Local, or Tribal Government.
    Other (if applicable): Individuals or Households; Business or other 
for-Profit; and Not-for-profit institutions.
    Abstract: This form is filed to obtain permission to make and 
transfer a National Firearms Act (NFA) firearm. Transfer without 
approval and possession of an unregistered NFA firearm are illegal. The 
approval of the application effectuates the registration of a firearm 
to the transferee. The transferee claims an exemption from the transfer 
tax by filing this application.
    5 An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 
10,591 respondents will take .51 hours to complete the survey.
    6 An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with 
the collection: The estimated annual public burden associated with this 
collection is 5,350 hours.

If additional information is required contact: Jerri Murray, Department 
Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice 
Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two Constitution 
Square, 145 N Street NE., Room 3E-405B, Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: February 10, 2016.
Jerri Murray,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2016-03095 Filed 2-16-16; 8:45 am]
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