Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Licensing Questionnaire

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March 20, 2024

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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Department of Justice (DOJ), will be submitting 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.

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 20, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 19880]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-05899]

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1140-0113]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection
eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection;
Licensing Questionnaire

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 be submitting 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.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until
May 20, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional comments
especially on 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: Jaclyn
N. Wiltshire, Personnel Security Division, either by mail at U.S.
Department of Justice, PSD--Room (1E-300), 99 New York Ave. NE,
Washington, DC 20226, by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0947606260275e60657d7a61607b6c49687d6f276e667f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="eda3848684c3ba8481999e85849f88ad8c998bc38a829b">[email&#160;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 Bureau of Justice
Statistics, 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.

Abstract: The Licensing Questionnaire (ATF F 8620.44) is used to
determine if a candidate for federal or contractor employment at the
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, or his/her spouse
or minor child, holds a financial interest in the alcohol, tobacco,
firearms and/or explosives regulated industries, which may be in
conflict with 5 CFR 3801, Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for
Employees of the Department of Justice. The proposed information
collection (OMB 1140-0113) is being revised to make minor material
changes to the form, such as removing the declination statement and
signature/date fields, and include a note clarifying that personal
ownership of a firearm and a permit/license to carry a firearm are not
considered holding a Federal Firearms License.

Overview of This Information Collection

1. Type of Information Collection: Revision of a previously
approved collection.
2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Licensing Questionnaire.
3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of
the Department sponsoring the collection: ATF Form 8620.44. 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 the obligation to respond: Affected Public: Individuals or
households. The obligation to respond is voluntary.
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 provide information to complete this form once
annually, and it will take each respondent approximately 5 minutes to
complete their responses.
6. An estimate of the total annual 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 (total
respondents) * 1 (# of response per respondent) * 0.08 (5 minutes).
7. An estimate of the total annual cost burden associated with the
collection, if applicable: $0.

Total Burden Hours
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Number of Total annual Time per Total annual
Activity respondents Frequency responses response (min) burden (hours)
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ATF Form 8620.44................................................... 2,000 1 2,000 5 167
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If additional information is required contact: Darwin Arceo,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice,
Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 4W-218, Washington, DC.

Dated: March 15, 2024.
Darwin Arceo,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2024-05899 Filed 3-19-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4410-FY-P

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