[Federal Register: September 30, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 189)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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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:
Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and
Implements of War.
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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 140, on page 43369 on July 22, 2003, allowing for a
60 day comment period.
The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days
for public comment until October 30, 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)-395-7285.
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: Application and Permit for
Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: ATF F 6,
Part II (5330.3B). 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: Individuals or households. Other:
Business or other
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for-profit, Federal Government, State, Local, or Tribal Government.
Abstract: The information collection is needed to determine whether
firearms, ammunition and implements of war are eligible for importation
into the United States. The information is used to secure authorization
to import such articles. The form is used by persons who are members of
the United States Armed Forces.
(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 9,000 respondents, who will complete the form within
approximately 30 minutes.
(6) An estimate of the total burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: There are an estimated 4,500 total burden hours associated
with this collection.
If additional information is required contact: 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: September 24, 2003.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 03-24663 Filed 9-29-03; 8:45 am]