[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 74 (Thursday, April 17, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 19008]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-9527]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested

ACTION: 30-day notice of information collection under review: extension 
of a currently approved collection, Federal Firearms Licensee Firearms 
Inventory Theft/Loss Report.

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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, November 30, page 7392 on February 13, 2003, allowing for a 
60-day comment period.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days 
for public comments 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) 395-7285.
    Request written comments and suggestions from the public and 
affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are 
encouraged. Your comments should address one more of the following four 
points:
    (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection 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: Federal Firearms Licensee 
Firearms Inventory Theft/Loss Report.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: ATF F 
3310.11.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. Abstract: Authorization of this form is 
requested as the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act requires 
Federal firearms licensees to report to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, 
Firearms and Explosives and to the appropriate local authorities any 
theft or loss of a firearm from the licensee's inventory or collection, 
within a specific time frame after the theft or loss is discovered.
    (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 4,000 respondents will complete a 24 minute form.
    (6) An estimate of the total burden (in hours) associated with the 
collection: The total annual public burden hours for this information 
collection is estimated to be 1,600 hours.
    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. 03-9527 Filed 4-16-03; 8:45 am]
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