[Federal Register: July 30, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 146)]
[Notices]
[Page 44815]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comments Requested
action: 60-day notice of information collection under review: State
and Local Training Registration Request.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives (ATF), has submitted 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. The proposed information collection is published to obtain
comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged
and will be accepted for ``sixty days'' until September 29, 2003. This
process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
If you have 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 Don Robinson, Chief, State and Local
Training Branch, 800 K Street, NW., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20091.
Request 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:
(1) 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;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and
(4) 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: Extension of a currently
approved collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: State and Local Training
Registration Request.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: ATF F
6400.1. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as
well as a brief abstract: Primary: State, local, or Tribal Government.
Other: None. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
provides arson and explosives investigative techniques training to
State and local investigators. The registration request form will be
used by prospective students.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated
that 500 respondents will complete a 6 minute form.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: There are 50 estimated total annual burden hours
associated with this collection.
If additional information is required contact: Brenda E. Dyer,
Deputy Clearance Officer, Information Management and Security Staff,
Justice Management Division, Department of Justice, Patrick Henry
Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street NW., Washington, DC 20530.
Dated: July 24, 2003.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Deputy Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 03-19294 Filed 7-29-03; 8:45 am]