Notice2022-27546
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection of eComments Requested; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection; Identification of Explosive Materials
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Published
December 20, 2022
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 collection OMB 1140- 0055 (Identification of Explosive Materials) is being revised due to a reduction in the number of respondents, the total responses and public burden hours associated with this IC, since the last renewal in 2019.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 243 (Tuesday, December 20, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77887-77888]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-27546]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
[OMB Number 1140-0055]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection of
eComments Requested; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection;
Identification of Explosive Materials
AGENCY: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department
of Justice.
ACTION: 30-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
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Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 1140-
0055 (Identification of Explosive Materials) is being revised due to a
reduction in the number of respondents, the total responses and public
burden hours associated with this IC, since the last renewal in 2019.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for an additional
30 days until January 19, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
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: Identification of Explosive
Materials.
3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of
the Department sponsoring the collection:
Form number: None.
Component 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: None.
Abstract: Marking of explosives enables law enforcement entities
better trace explosives from the manufacturer through the distribution
chain to the end purchaser. This process is used as a tool in criminal
enforcement activities.
5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 2,066
respondents will respond to this IC approximately 520 times once
annually, and it will take each respondent approximately 3 seconds
twice per day 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 895.3 or 895 hours, which is equal to 2,066 (total
respondents) * 260 (# of workdays) * 0.001666 hours (average time to
complete each response).
7. An Explanation of the Change in Estimates: The adjustment
associated with this collection is a decrease in the number of
respondents by 87. Consequently, the total responses and burden hours
were reduced by 45,240 responses and 38 hours respectively, since the
last renewal in 2019.
If additional information is required contact: Robert Houser,
Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Office of the
Chief Information Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice
Management Division, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 3.E-206,
Washington, DC 20530.
Dated: December 15, 2022.
Robert Houser,
Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Office of the
Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2022-27546 Filed 12-19-22; 8:45 am]
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