[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 157 (Monday, August 16, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 50401]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-18678]


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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: 
Inventories, licensed explosives importers, manufacturers, dealers, and 
permittees.

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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 69, Number 117, on page 34190, on June 18, 2004, allowing for a 
60-day comment period.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days 
for public comment until September 15, 2004. 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) 395-5806.
    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: Extension of a currently 
approved collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Inventories, Licensed Explosives 
Importers, Manufacturers, Dealers, and Permittees.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: ATF REC 
5400/1. 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: 
none. Abstract: The records show the explosive material inventories of 
those persons engaged in various activities within the explosive 
industry and are used by the government as initial figures from which 
an audit trail can be developed during the course of a compliance 
inspection or criminal investigation. Licensees and permittees shall 
keep records on the business premises for five years from the date a 
transaction occurs or until discontinuance of business or operations by 
licensees or permittees.
    (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 13,106 respondents, who will complete the records within 
approximately 2 hours.
    (6) An estimate of the total burden (in hours) associated with the 
collection: There are an estimated 26,212 total burden hours associated 
with this collection.
    If additional information is required contact: Brenda E. Dyer, 
Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Policy 
and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Suite 1600, Patrick 
Henry Building, 601 D Street NW., Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: August 10, 2004.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 04-18678 Filed 8-13-04; 8:45 am]
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