[Federal Register: September 7, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 172)]
[Notices]
[Page 54152]
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: Permanent
Provisions of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act.
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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 125, on page 39499 on June 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 October 7, 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 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: Permanent Provisions of the Brady
Handgun Violence Prevention Act.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: None.
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:
Individuals or households. The information collection is submitted to
implement the permanent provisions of the Brady Law. These provisions
provide for the establishment of a National Instant Criminal Background
Check System (NICS) that requires a firearms licensee must contact NICS
before transferring any firearm to unlicensed individuals. Section
478.150 provides for an alternative to NICS in certain geographical
locations.
(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 106,000 respondents will comply with the provisions of the Brady
Handgun Violence Prevention Act.
(6) An estimate of the total burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: Since 1994, no licensee has qualified for an exception from
the provisions of Brady based on geographical location. Therefore, the
total annual burden associated with this information collection is 1
hour.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda E. Dyer, Department 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 23, 2004.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 04-20284 Filed 9-3-04; 8:45 am]