EXCISE TAX RETURN IS COMPLETED BY
THOSE OWING FEDERAL EXCISE TAX ON TH MANUFACTURE OR IMPORTATION OF
FIREARMS AND/OR AMMUNITION. THE RETURN IS PRESCRIBED BY STATUTE FOR
THE COLLECTION OF THESE TAXES. ATF USES THE FORM TO IDENTIFY THE
TAXPAYER, THE TAXPAYER'S LIABILITY, AND ADJUSTMENTS AFFECTING THE
AMOUNT PAID.
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.