[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 82 (Thursday, April 28, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25429-25430]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-09877]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1140-NEW]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; National Firearms Act (NFA) Responsible Person 
Questionnaire (ATF Form 5320.23)

AGENCY: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department 
of Justice

ACTION: 30-Day notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, 
Firearms and Explosives (ATF), will submit 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 was previously published in 
the Federal Register 81 FR 9224, on February 24, 2016, allowing for a 
60-day comment period.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for an additional 
30 days until May 31, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional 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 
Gary Schaible, Industry Liaison Analyst, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, 
Firearms and Explosives (ATF), 99 New York Ave NE., Washington, DC 
20226 at email: [email protected]. Written comments and/or 
suggestions can also be directed to the Office of Management and 
Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention 
Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503 or sent to 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 agency's estimate of the 
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
     Evaluate whether and if so how the quality, utility, and 
clarity of the information to be collected can be enhanced; 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: New collection.
    2. The Title of the Form/Collection: National Firearms Act (NFA) 
Responsible Person Questionnaire.
    3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection:
    Form number: ATF Form 5320.23.
    Component: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, 
U.S. Department of Justice.
    4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract:
    Primary: Individuals or households.
    Other: State Local or Tribal Government.

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    Abstract: This form is filed with ATF Form 1, 4 or 5 applications 
when the applicant, maker, or transferee is other than an individual or 
government agency. This allows ATF to conduct background checks of 
persons who make, acquire, or possess firearms.
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 
115,829 respondents will take .25 hours to respond.
    6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimated annual public burden associated with 
this collection is 57,914.5 hours.
    If additional information is required contact: Jerri Murray, 
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two 
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE., Room 3E-405B, Washington, DC 
20530.

    Dated: April 22, 2016.
Jerri Murray,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2016-09877 Filed 4-27-16; 8:45 am]
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