PAYMENT OF SPECIAL TAX IS MADE TO THE
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. STAMPS ARE ISSUED TO THE TAXPAYERS, BUT
OFTEN THESE STAMPS ARE NOT RECEIVED UNTIL 3 OR 4 MONTHS LATER. FORM
PROVIDES A MEANS WHEREBY ATF IS ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE LICENSE AND
TAX STATUS OF TAXPAYER SO THAT THE INDIVIDUAL CAN ENGAGE IN
BUSINESS WITHOUT WAITING FOR THE TAX STAMP.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.