[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 149 (Friday, August 4, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36420-36421]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-16431]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

[OMB Number 1140-0007]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection; 
Release and Receipt of Imported Firearms, Ammunition and Defense 
Articles; ATF F 6A (5330.3C)

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

ACTION: 60-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 collection 1140-0007 is being revised to change all 
references from ``Implements of War'' to ``Defense Articles'' including 
the title of the collection, which will be changed to Release and 
Receipt of Imported Firearms, Ammunition, and Defense Articles.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until 
October 3, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional comments, 
particularly with respect to the estimated public burden or associated 
response time, have suggestions, need a copy of the proposed 
information collection instrument with instructions, or desire any 
additional information, please contact Desiree M. Dickinson, ATF 
Firearms and Explosives Imports Branch either by mail at 244 Needy 
Road, Martinsburg, WV 25405, or by email at [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 (check justification or form 83): 
Revision of a currently approved collection.
    2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Release and Receipt of 
Imported Firearms, Ammunition, and Defense Articles.
    3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection:
    Form number (if applicable): ATF F 6A (5330.3C).
    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 (if applicable): Business or other for-profit, and not-for-
profit institutions.
    Abstract: The data provided by this information collection request 
is used by ATF to determine if articles imported meet the statutory and 
regulatory criteria for importation and if the articles shown on the 
permit application have been actually imported.
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 
28,000 respondents will utilize the form, and it will take each 
respondent approximately 35 minutes to complete the form.
    6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimated annual public burden associated with 
this collection is 16,333 hours which is equal to 28,000 (# of 
respondents) * .58332 (35 minutes).
    7. An Explanation of the Change in Estimates: The adjustments 
associated with this collection are an increase in respondents by 8,000 
and an increase in the total burden hours by 4,666.
    If additional information is required contact: Melody Braswell, 
Department

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Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice 
Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two Constitution 
Square, 145 N Street NE., 3E.405A, Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: August 1, 2017.
Melody Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2017-16431 Filed 8-3-17; 8:45 am]
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