[Federal Register: July 22, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 140)]
[Notices]
[Page 43369-43370]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comments Requested
ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Extension
of a currently approved collection; Application and Permit for
Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives (ATF), has submitted 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 22, 2003. 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 Tom Stewart, Chief, Firearms and Explosives
Imports Branch, 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:
(1) 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;
(2) 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;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and
(4) 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: Application and Permit For
Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the
Department of Justice sponsoring the
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collection: Form Number: ATF F 6, Part II (5330.3B). 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:
Business or other for-profit, Federal Government, State, Local, or
Tribal Government. The information collection is needed to determine
whether firearms, ammunition and implements of war are eligible for
importation into the United States. The information is used to secure
authorization to import such articles. The form is used by persons who
are members of the United States Armed Forces.
(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 9,000 respondents will complete a 30 minute form.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: There are 4,500 annual estimated total burden
hours associated with this collection.
If additional information is required contact: Brenda E. Dyer,
Deputy Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management
Division, Department of Justice, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600,
601 D Street NW., Washington, DC 20530.
Dated: July 16, 2003.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Deputy Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 03-18580 Filed 7-21-03; 8:45 am]