[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 172 (Tuesday, September 7, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 54152]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-20284]


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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: Permanent 
Provisions of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act.

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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 125, on page 39499 on June 30, 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 October 7, 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: Permanent Provisions of the Brady 
Handgun Violence Prevention Act.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: None. 
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. The information collection is submitted to 
implement the permanent provisions of the Brady Law. These provisions 
provide for the establishment of a National Instant Criminal Background 
Check System (NICS) that requires a firearms licensee must contact NICS 
before transferring any firearm to unlicensed individuals. Section 
478.150 provides for an alternative to NICS in certain geographical 
locations.
    (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 106,000 respondents will comply with the provisions of the Brady 
Handgun Violence Prevention Act.
    (6) An estimate of the total burden (in hours) associated with the 
collection: Since 1994, no licensee has qualified for an exception from 
the provisions of Brady based on geographical location. Therefore, the 
total annual burden associated with this information collection is 1 
hour.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda E. Dyer, Department 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 23, 2004.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 04-20284 Filed 9-3-04; 8:45 am]
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