[Federal Register: June 3, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 107)]
[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: Notice of
Firearms Manufactured or Imported.
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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 69, Number 61, on page 16609, on March 30, 2004, allowing for a
60 day comment period.
The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days
for public comment until July 6, 2004. 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 0MB 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;
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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 Information Collection: Notice of Firearms
Manufactured or Imported.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: ATF F 2
(5320.2). 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: Business or other for-profit. Other:
State, Local, or Tribal Government. Abstract: The form ATF F 2 (5320.2)
is used by a federally qualified firearms manufacturer or importer to
report firearms manufactured or imported and to have these firearms
registered in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record as
proof of the lawful existence of the firearm.
(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 816 respondents, who will complete the form within
approximately 45 minutes.
(6) An estimate of the total burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: There are an estimated 3,750 total burden hours associated
with this collection.
If additional information is required contact: Brenda E. Dyer,
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: May 27, 2004.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Clearance Officer, PRA, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 04-12470 Filed 6-2-04; 8:45 am]