Notice2021-12690
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection of eComments Requested; New Information Collection; Request for Interim Security Clearance-ATF Form 8620.70
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Published
June 16, 2021
Issuing agencies
Justice DepartmentAlcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
Abstract
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Department of Justice (DOJ), will submit 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 (IC) is also being published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 114 (Wednesday, June 16, 2021)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-12690]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
[OMB Number 1140-NEW]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection of
eComments Requested; New Information Collection; Request for Interim
Security Clearance--ATF Form 8620.70
AGENCY: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department
of Justice.
ACTION: 60-Day notice.
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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),
Department of Justice (DOJ), will submit 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 (IC) is also being published
to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until
August 16, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional comments,
regarding the estimated public burden or associated response time,
suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection
instrument with instructions, or additional information, contact
Lakisha Gregory, Chief, Personnel Security Division by mail at 99 New
York Avenue NE, Mailstop 1.E-300, Washington, DC 20226, email at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#78341913110b1019563f0a1d1f170a0138190c1e561f170e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="aee2cfc5c7ddc6cf80e9dccbc9c1dcd7eecfdac880c9c1d8">[email protected]</span></a>, or telephone at 202-648-9260.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
--Evaluate whether and if so how the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected can be enhanced; 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 (check justification or form 83-
I): New collection.
2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Request for Interim Security
Clearance.
3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of
the Department sponsoring the collection:
Form number (if applicable): ATF Form 8620.70.
Component: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives,
U.S. 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 (if applicable): None.
Abstract: The Request for Interim Security Clearance--ATF Form
8620.70 will be used to determine if a candidate for Federal or
contractor employment at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives can be granted an interim security clearance prior to the
completion and adjudication of their full background investigation.
5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 2,000
respondents will use the form annually, and it will take each
respondent approximately 5 minutes to complete their responses.
6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: The estimated annual public burden associated with
this collection is 167 hours, which is equal to 2,000 (# of
respondents) * .0833333 (5 minutes).
If additional information is required contact: Melody Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice,
Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, Mail Stop 3E.405A, Washington, DC
20530.
Dated: June 11, 2021.
Melody Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2021-12690 Filed 6-15-21; 8:45 am]
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