E7-8270. Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested  

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    ACTION:

    60-day notice of information collection under review: letter application to obtain authorization for the assembly of a non-sporting rifle or non-sporting shotgun for the purpose of testing or evaluation.

    The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), 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. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for “sixty days” until July 2, 2007. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.

    If you have 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 Larry White, Firearms and Explosives Services Division, Room 7400, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20226

    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 agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; Start Printed Page 23847

    —Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

    —Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; 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: Extension of a currently approved collection.

    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Letter Application to Obtain Authorization for the Assembly of a Non-sporting Rifle or Non-sporting Shotgun for the Purpose of Testing and Evaluation.

    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: None. 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: Business or other for-profit. Other: None. The information is required by ATF to provide a means to obtain authorization for the assembly of a non-sporting rifle or non-sporting shotgun for the purpose of testing or evaluation.

    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated that 5 respondents will complete a written letter in 30 minutes.

    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: There are an estimated 3 annual total burden hours associated with this collection.

    If additional information is required contact: Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530.

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    Dated: April 25, 2007.

    Lynn Bryant,

    Department Clearance Officer, PRA, Department of Justice.

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    [FR Doc. E7-8270 Filed 4-30-07; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Published:
05/01/2007
Department:
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
60-day notice of information collection under review: letter application to obtain authorization for the assembly of a non-sporting rifle or non-sporting shotgun for the purpose of testing or evaluation.
Document Number:
E7-8270
Pages:
23846-23847 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
OMB Number 1140-0037
PDF File:
e7-8270.pdf