Notice2022-21292
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection; Federal Explosives Licensee (FEL) Out of Business Records
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Published
September 30, 2022
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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 collection OMB 1140-0102 (FEL Out of Business Records) is being revised due to an increase in the number of respondents to this IC, which has also contributed to a rise in both the public burden hours and cost associated with this IC since the last renewal in 2019.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 189 (Friday, September 30, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59453-59454]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-21292]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
[OMB Number 1140-0102]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection
eComments Requested; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection;
Federal Explosives Licensee (FEL) Out of Business Records
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 collection OMB 1140-0102 (FEL Out of Business
Records) is being revised due to an increase in the number of
respondents to this IC, which has also contributed to a rise in both
the public burden hours and cost associated with this IC since the last
renewal in 2019.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until
November 29, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional comments,
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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: Shawn C. Stevens, Industry Liaison, Firearms & Explosives
Services Division, either by mail at 244 Needy Road Martinsburg, WV
24505, by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a2d1cac3d5cc8cd1d6c7d4c7ccd1e2c3d6c48cc5cdd4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="097a61687e67277a7d6c7f6c677a49687d6f276e667f">[email protected]</span></a>, or by telephone at 304-616-
4421.
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:
<bullet> 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;
<bullet> 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;
<bullet> Evaluate whether and if so how the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be collected can be enhanced; and
<bullet> 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: Revision of a currently approved
collection.
2. The Title of the Form/Collection: FEL Out of Business Records.
3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of
the Department sponsoring the collection:
Form number (if applicable): None.
Sponsor: 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): Individuals or households.
Abstract: Per 27 CFR 555.128, when an explosive materials business
or operation is discontinued, the records must be delivered to the ATF
Out of Business Records Center within 30 days of the business or
operations discontinuance.
5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 538
respondents will utilize this information collection, and it will take
each respondent approximately 30 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 269 hours, which is equal to 538 (# of respondents)
* 1 (# of responses per respondents) * .5 (30 minutes).
7. An Explanation of the Change in Estimates: The adjustments
associated with this information collection include an increase in the
total respondents by 289 respectively, since the last renewal in 2019.
Consequently, the cost burden has also risen by $70,548 since 2019.
If additional information is required contact: Robert Houser,
Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Office of the
Chief Information Officer, Justice Management Division, United States
Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 3.E-
206, Washington, DC 20530.
Dated: September 27, 2022.
Robert Houser,
Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Office of the
Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2022-21292 Filed 9-29-22; 8:45 am]
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