[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 24 (Wednesday, February 5, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 5924]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-2498]


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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 Emergency Notice of Information Collection Under Review: 
Revision of a Currently Approved Collection, Employee Possessor 
Questionnaire.

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    The Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and 
Explosives has submitted the following information collection request 
to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance 
in accordance with emergency review procedures of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995. OMB approval has been requested by February 18, 
2003. The proposed information collection is published to obtain 
comments from the public and affected agencies. If granted, the 
emergency approval is only valid for 180 days. Comments should be 
directed to OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Attention: Department of Justice Desk Officer (202) 395-6466, 
Washington, DC 20503.
    During the first 60 days of this same review period, a regular 
review of this information collection is also being undertaken. All 
comments and suggestions, or questions regarding additional 
information, to include obtaining a copy of the proposed information 
collection instrument with instructions, should be directed to United 
States Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and 
Explosive ATTN: Gail Davis, Chief, Public Safety Branch, 800 K Street, 
NW., Suite 710, Washington, DC 20001.
    Request written comments and suggestions from the public and 
affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information. 
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 
submissions of responses.
    Overview of this information:
    (1) Type of information collection: Revision of a currently 
approved collection.
    (2) The title of the form/collection: Employee Possessor 
Questionnaire.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the department sponsoring the collection: Form Number: ATF F5400.28 
Department of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals. Other: Business. 
Abstract: Each employee possessor in the explosives business or 
operations is required to ship, transport, receive, or possess (actual 
or constructive), explosive materials must submit this form. ATF 
F5400.28 will determine the eligibility of the employee possessor to 
possess explosives.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply: There are 
approximately 10,000 respondents who will each require an average of 20 
minutes to respond.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The total annual public burden hours for this 
information collection is estimated to be 3,334 hours.
    If additional information is required contact: Robert B. Briggs, 
Department Clearance Officer, Information Management and Security 
Staff, Justice Management Division, United States Department of 
Justice, 601 D Street NW., Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 
Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: January 29, 2003.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 03-2498 Filed 2-4-03; 8:45 am]
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