[Federal Register: September 5, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 172)]
[Notices]               
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

 
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested

ACTION: 30-day notice of information collection under review: report of 
multiple sale or other disposition of pistols and revolvers.

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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. This proposed 
information collection was previously published in the Federal Register 
Volume 68, Number 106, on page 33182 on June 3, 2003, allowing for a 
60-day comment period.

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    The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days 
for public comment until October 6, 2003. This process is conducted in 
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained 
in this notice, especially the estimated public burden and associated 
response time, should be directed to The Office of Management and 
Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: 
Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503. Additionally, 
comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to (202) 395-5806.
    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 agencies estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
--Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; 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: Extension of a currently 
approved collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Report of Multiple Sale or Other 
Disposition of Pistols and Revolvers.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: ATF F 
3310.4, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department 
of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Business or other for-profit. Other: 
Federal Government, State, Local, or Tribal Government. Abstract: The 
form is used by ATF to develop investigative leads of criminal 
activity. It identifies possible handgun traffickers in the illegal 
market. Its use along the border identifies possible international 
traffickers.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: There will be 
an estimated 10,000 respondents, who will complete the form within 
approximately 12 minutes.
    (6) An estimate of the total burden (in hours) associated with the 
collection: The estimated total burden hours associated with this 
collection are 8,000.
    If additional information is required contact: Ms. Brenda E. Dyer, 
Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Policy 
and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Suite 1600, Patrick 
Henry Building, 601 D Street NW., Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: August 28, 2003.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 03-22583 Filed 9-4-03; 8:45 am]