Notice2022-28210
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection of eComments Requested; Extension of a Currently Approved Collection; Certification on Agency Letterhead Authorizing Purchase of Firearm for Official Duties of Law Enforcement Officer
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Published
December 28, 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 information collection (IC) is also being published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 248 (Wednesday, December 28, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 79907-79908]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-28210]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
[OMB Number 1140-00046]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection of
eComments Requested; Extension of a Currently Approved Collection;
Certification on Agency Letterhead Authorizing Purchase of Firearm for
Official Duties of Law Enforcement Officer
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
February 27, 2023.
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:
Jennifer Scott, Firearms Enforcement Specialist, Firearms Industry
Programs Branch, by mail at 99 New York Avenue NE, Mail Stop 6.N-518,
Washington, DC 20226, email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ec8a859c8ec185828a839e818d988583828f838080898f98858382ac8d988ac28b839a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dabcb3aab8f7b3b4bcb5a8b7bbaeb3b5b4b9b5b6b6bfb9aeb3b5b49abbaebcf4bdb5ac">[email protected]</span></a>, or
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. 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: Extension of a Currently
Approved Collection.
2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Certification on Agency
Letterhead Authorizing Purchase of Firearm for Official Duties of Law
Enforcement Officer.
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: State, Local or Tribal Government.
Other (if applicable): Federal Government.
Abstract: The letter is used by a law enforcement officer to
purchase firearms to be used in his/her official duties from a licensed
firearm dealer anywhere in the country. The letter shall state that the
firearm is to be used in the official duties of the officer and that
he/she has not been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic
violence.
5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated
50,000 respondents will utilize the letter template associated with
this information collection. It will take each
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respondent approximately 8 minutes to complete a response to this IC.
6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: The estimated annual public burden associated with
this collection is 6,667, which is equal to 50,000 (total respondents)
* 1 (# of response per respondent) * .133333 (8 minutes).
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, Mail
Stop 3.E-206, Washington, DC 20530.
Dated: December 21, 2022.
Robert Houser,
Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Office of the
Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2022-28210 Filed 12-27-22; 8:45 am]
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