Notice2021-17727
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection of eComments Requested; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection; Identification Markings Placed on Firearms
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Published
August 18, 2021
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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) OMB 1140-0050 (Identification Markings Placed on Firearms) is being revised due to an increase in the number of respondents, although there is a reduction in the total responses and total burden hours since the last renewal in 2018. 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 157 (Wednesday, August 18, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46276-46277]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-17727]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
[OMB 1140-0050]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection of
eComments Requested; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection;
Identification Markings Placed on Firearms
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) OMB 1140-0050
(Identification Markings Placed on Firearms) is being revised due to an
increase in the number of respondents, although there is a reduction in
the total responses and total burden hours since the last renewal in
2018. 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
October 18, 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, please
contact: Jennifer Scott, Firearms Industry Programs Branch, either by
mail at 99 New York Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20226 by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#98fef1e8fab5f1f6fef7eaf5f9ecf1f7f6fbf7f4f4fdfbecf1f7f6d8f9ecfeb6fff7ee"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="04626d7466296d6a626b766965706d6b6a676b68686167706d6b6a446570622a636b72">[email protected]</span></a>, or by telephone at 202-648-7190.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Written comments and suggestions from the
public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of
information are encouraged. 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;
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--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):
Revision of a currently approved collection.
2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Identification Markings Placed
on Firearms.
3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of
the Department sponsoring the collection:
Form number (if applicable): None.
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: Business or other for-profit.
Other (if applicable): None.
Abstract: This information collection requires licensed firearms
manufacturers and importers to legibly identify each firearm by
engraving, casting, stamping (impressing), or otherwise conspicuously
placing an individual serial number on the frame or receiver of a
firearm. The required firearms identification information supports
Federal, State, and local law enforcement officials in crime fighting
by facilitating the tracing of firearms used in criminal activities.
5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated
17,930 respondents will use this collection annually, and it will take
each respondent approximately 1 minute to complete each response.
6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: The estimated annual public burden associated with
this collection is 66,446 hours, which is equal to 17,930 (total
respondents) * 222.3495 (total responses per respondent) * 0.0166667 (1
minute or time taken for each response).
7. An Explanation of the Change in Estimates: Although there is an
increase in the total respondents from 13,868 in 2018, to 17,930 in
2021, there is a reduction in both the total responses and burden hours
from 5,137,771 to 3,986,663 and 85,630 to 66,446 hours respectively,
due to fewer imported firearms. Consequently, the total cost burden for
this collection also reduced from $4,726,749 in 2018, to $3,667,730 in
2021.
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: August 13, 2021.
Melody Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2021-17727 Filed 8-17-21; 8:45 am]
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