[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 131 (Wednesday, July 9, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41016-41017]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-17330]


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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; Renewal of Explosives License or 
Permit.

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    The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, 
Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has submitted the following information 
collection requested to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Action 
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 75, page 19227 on April 18, 2003, allowing 
for a 60-day comment period.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days 
for public comment until August 8, 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 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

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    (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: Renewal of Exlosives License or 
Permit.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: ATF F 
5400.14/5400.15, Part III. 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: Business or other for-profit. Other: 
Federal Government, State, Local, or Tribal Government. Abstract: The 
information collection activity is used for the renewal of explosives 
licenses or permits. This short renewal form is used in lieu of a more 
detailed application.
    (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 2,500 respondents, who will complete the form within 
approximately 20 minutes.

    Dated: July 2, 2003.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Deputy Clearance OIfficer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 03-17330 Filed 7-8-03; 8:45 am]
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