ATF is responsible for the collection
of the excise taxes on firearms, ammunition, distilled spirits,
wine, beer, cigars, cigarettes, chewing tobacco, snuff, cigarette
papers, tubes and pipe tobacco. Alcohol, tobacco, firearms and
ammunition excise taxes, plus alcohol, tobacco and firearms special
occupational taxes are required to be collected on the basis of a
return.
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.