2013-18006. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comments Requested: Notice of Firearms Manufactured or Imported  

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    ACTION:

    60-Day notice.

    The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), 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 is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for “sixty days” until September 24, 2013. 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 Gary Schaible, National Firearms Act Branch at Gary.Schaible@atf.gov.

    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;

    —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;

    —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.Start Printed Page 45275

    Summary of Information Collection

    (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved collection.

    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Notice of Firearms Manufactured or Imported.

    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: ATF F 2 (5320.2). 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: State, Local or Tribal Government.

    Need for Collection

    ATF F 2 (5320.2) is used by a federally qualified firearms manufacturer or importer to report firearms manufactured or imported and to have these firearms registered in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record as proof of the lawful existence of the firearm.

    (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 816 respondents will complete a 45 minute form.

    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: There are an estimated 3,750 annual total burden hours associated with this collection.

    If additional information is required contact: Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE., Room 3W-1407B, Washington, DC 20530.

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    Dated: July 23, 2013.

    Jerri Murray,

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

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    [FR Doc. 2013-18006 Filed 7-25-13; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Published:
07/26/2013
Department:
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
60-Day notice.
Document Number:
2013-18006
Pages:
45274-45275 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
OMB Number 1140-0012
PDF File:
2013-18006.pdf