[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 136 (Wednesday, July 16, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 42131]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-18005]


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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; Requisition for forms or 
publications and requisition for firearms/explosives forms.

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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 
Number 68, Volume 101, page 28838 on May 7, 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 15, 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
    (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 technology 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: Requisition For Forms or 
Publications and Requisition For Firearms/Explosives Forms.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: ATF F 
1370.3 and ATF F 1370.2. 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: 
Individuals or households. Abstract: The forms are used by the general 
public to request or order forms or publications from the ATF 
Distribution Center. The forms also notify ATF of the quantity required 
by the respondent and provide a guide as to annual usage of ATF forms 
and publications by the general public.
    (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 30,000 respondents, who will complete each form within 
approximately 3 minutes.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: There are an estimated 1,725 burden hours annually 
associated with this information collection.
    If additional information is required contact: Mrs. Brenda E. Dyer, 
Deputy 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: July 10, 2003.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Deputy Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 03-18005 Filed 7-15-03; 8:45 am]
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