[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 73 (Thursday, April 15, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 20038]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-8524]


=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested

ACTION: 60-Day notice of information collection under review: Special 
Agent Medical Preplacement.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

    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. Comments are encouraged 
and will be accepted for ``sixty days'' until June 14, 2004. This 
process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    If you have comments especially on the estimated public burden or 
associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed 
information collection instrument with instructions or additional 
information, please contact Eddie Trejo, Recruitment Branch, 6333 3rd 
Street, NW., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20001.
    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:
     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;
     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;
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
     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: Revision of a currently 
approved collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Special Agent Medical 
Preplacement.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: ATF F 
2300.10. 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: 
None. The form is used by a special agent who is applying for a 
position has specific medical standards. The information collected is 
used to determine the medical suitability to qualify for a position 
that has specific medical standards and physical requirements. The 
information will also be used to make a recommendation on either hiring 
or not hiring an applicant.
    (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 300 respondents will complete a 45-minute form.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: There are an estimated 225 annual total burden 
hours associated with this collection.
    If additional information is required contact: Brenda E. Dyer, 
Deputy Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management 
Division, United States Department of Justice, Patrick Henry Building, 
Suite 1600, 601 D Street NW., Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: April 9, 2004.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Deputy Clearance Officer, PRA, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 04-8524 Filed 4-14-04; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4410-FY-P