[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 172 (Tuesday, September 7, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 54154]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-20287]



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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: 
Identification of Explosive Materials.

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    The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, 
Firearms and Explosives, 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 85, on page 24194 on May 3, 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: Identification of Explosive 
Materials.
    (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: 
None. The regulations of 27 CFR 555.109 require that manufacturers of 
explosive materials place marks of identification on the materials 
manufactured. Marking of explosives enables law enforcement entities to 
more effectively trace explosives from the manufacturer through the 
distribution chain to the end purchaser. This process is used as a tool 
in criminal enforcement activities.
    (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 1,563 respondents will respond to this information collection. 
There is no estimated time for a respondent to respond because the 
manufacturers are required to place markings on explosives, the burden 
hours are considered usual and customary. 5 CFR 1320.3(b)(2) states, 
there is no burden when the collection of information is usual and 
customary.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimated annual total burden hour associated 
with this collection is 1 hour.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda E. Dyer, Department Clearance 
Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management 
Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 
1600, 601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: August 23, 2004.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 04-20287 Filed 9-3-04; 8:45 am]
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