[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 74 (Thursday, April 17, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19007-19008]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-9526]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested

ACTION: 50-day notice of information collection under review; extension 
of a currently approved collection, Strategic Planning Environmental 
Assessment Outreach.

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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. This proposed 
information collection was previously published in the Federal Register 
Volume 68, Number 31, pages 7612-7613 on February 14, 2003, allow for a 
60-day comment period.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days 
for public comment until May 19, 2003. This process is conducted in 
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained 
in this notice, especially the estimated public burden and associated 
response time, should be directed to The Office of Management and 
Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention 
Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503. Additionally, 
comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to (202) 295-7285.
    Request 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 assumption 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: Strategic Planning Environmental 
Assessment Outreach.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the

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Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: None. 
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U.S. Department of 
Justice Office.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Business or other for-profit. Other: 
Not-for-profit institutions, Federal government, State, local, or 
tribal government. Abstract: Under the provisions of the Government 
Performance and Results Act, Federal agencies are directed to improve 
their effectiveness and public accountability by promoting a new focus 
on results, service quality, and customer satisfaction. This act 
requires that agencies update and revise their strategic plans every 
three years. The Strategic Planning office at ATF will use the 
voluntary outreach information to determine the agency's internal 
strengths and weakness and external opportunities and risks.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: There will be 
an estimated 1,500 respondents, who will complete a 18 minute 
questionnaire.
    (6) An estimate of the total burden (in hours) associated with the 
collection: There are an estimated 450 total burden hours associated 
with this collection.
    If additional information is required contact: Mr. Robert B. 
Briggs, Clearance officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Information Management and Security Staff, Justice Management Division, 
Suite 1600, Patrick Henry Building, 601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 
20530.

    Dated: April 14, 2003.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 03-9526 Filed 4-16-03; 8:45 am]
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