[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 172 (Tuesday, September 7, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54152-54153]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-20285]


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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: Federal 
Firearms License (FFL) renewal application.

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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 124, on page 38918 on June 29, 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;

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     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: Federal Firearms License (FFL) 
Renewal Application.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: ATF F 8 
(5310.11). 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 form is filed by the licensee 
desiring to renew a Federal firearms license. It is used to identify 
the applicant, locate the business/collection premises, identify the 
type of business/collection activity, and determine the eligibility of 
the applicant.
    (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 35,000 respondents, who will complete the form within 
approximately 25 minutes.
    (6) An estimate of the total burden (in hours) associated with the 
collection: There are an estimated 14,700 total burden hours associated 
with this collection.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda E. Dyer, 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 25, 2004.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 04-20285 Filed 9-3-04; 8:45 am]
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