2018-00836. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Police Check Inquiry-ATF F 8620.42

AGENCY:

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department of Justice.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

The Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, is 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. The proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register, on November 9, 2017, allowing for a 60-day comment.

DATES:

The Department of Justice encourages public comment and will accept input until February 20, 2018.

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, please contact John Dugan, Physical Security Programs Branch, either by mail at 99 New York Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20226 or by email at [e-mail], or by telephone at 202-648-7540. Written comments and/or suggestions can also be sent to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503 or sent to [e-mail].

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 Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, 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.

Overview of This Information Collection

1. Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection.

2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Police Check Inquiry.

3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: ATF F 8620.42. The applicable component within the Department of Justice is the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract:

Primary: Individuals or Households.

Other (if applicable): Business or other for-profit.

Abstract: The information requested is necessary to determine if individuals (potential contractors, task force officers, and volunteers) interested in providing services to ATF meet DOJ and ATF basic qualification requirements to be considered for access to ATF information, information technology systems, and/or facilities.

5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 1,000 respondents will utilize the form, and it will take each respondent approximately 5 minutes to complete the form.

6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The reduction of respondents by 1,500, and burden hours by 175 respectively, is due to the elimination of Pre-Screening Qualifications Certification—ATF Form 8620.62 from this information collection.

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, 3E.405A, Washington, DC 20530.

Dated: January 12, 2018.

Jake Bishop-Green,

Acting Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.