2019-22161. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection; Application for an Amended Federal Firearms License-ATF Form 5300.38

AGENCY:

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

ACTION:

60-Day notice.

SUMMARY:

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, Application for an Amended Federal Firearms License—ATF Form 5300.38 is being revised due to a reduction in the number of respondents, responses and public burden hours, since the last renewal in 2016.

DATES:

Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until December 9, 2019.

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, please contact: Tracey Robertson, either by mail at Federal Firearms Licensing Center, 244 Needy Road, Martinsburg, WV 25405, by email at [e-mail], or by telephone at 304-616-4647.

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 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;

—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 (check justification or form 83): Revision of a currently approved collection.

2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Application for an Amended Federal Firearms License.

3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection:

Form number (if applicable): ATF Form 5300.38.

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 a brief abstract:

Primary: Business or other for-profit.

Other (if applicable): Individuals or households.

Abstract: The Gun Control Act requires that each person applying for a Federal Firearms License (FFL) change of address must certify compliance with the provisions of the law for the new address. The Application for an Amended Federal Firearms License—ATF F 5300.38, is used by existing Federal Firearms licensees to change the business address of the license and certify compliance. Licensees are required to notify ATF of the intent to move any business premises no later than 30 days prior to the intended move.

5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 10,000 respondents will utilize the form, and it will take each respondent approximately 30 minutes to complete their responses.

6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The estimated annual public burden associated with this collection is 5,000 hours, which is equal to 10,000 (# of respondents) * .5 (30 minutes).

7. An Explanation of the Change in Estimates: The adjustments associated with this information collection include a reduction in the number of submissions by 8,000. Consequently, the hourly burden has reduced by 4,000 hours, while the cost burden decreased by $1,730.

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: October 7, 2019.

Melody Braswell,

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