[Federal Register: October 2, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 190)]
[Notices]
[Page 56096-56097]
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
[OMB Number 1140-0018]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comments Requested
ACTION: 30-day notice of information collection under review:
Application for License Under 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44, Firearms.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will be submitting 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
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affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously
published in the Federal Register Volume 72, Number 141, pages 40326-
40327 on July 24, 2007, allowing for a 60-day comment period.
The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days
for public comment until November 1, 2007. 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:
--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: Application for License Under 18
U.S.C. Chapter 44, Firearms.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: ATF F 7
(5310.12). 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:
Individual or households. Abstract: Persons that intend to engage in
business as a firearms or ammunition importer or manufacturer, or
dealer in firearms shall file an application with the required fee with
ATF in accordance with the instructions on the form. The information
requested on the form establishes eligibility for the license. The
duration of the license is for a 3-year period.
(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 13,000 respondents, who will complete the form within
approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
(6) An estimate of the total burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: There are an estimated 16,250 total burden hours associated
with this collection.
If additional information is required contact: Lynn Bryant,
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: September 26, 2007.
Lynn Bryant,
Department Clearance Officer, PRA, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. E7-19452 Filed 10-1-07; 8:45 am]
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