[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 202 (Thursday, October 20, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63800-63801]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-22756]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

[OMB Number 1140-0005]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection; 
Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition, and 
Defense Articles--ATF Form 6--Part I (5330.3A)

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

ACTION: 60-Day notice.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), 
Department of Justice (DOJ), 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 OMB 1140-0005 (Application and Permit for 
Importation of Firearms, Ammunition, and Defense Articles) is being 
revised due to minor material changes to the form, such as formatting 
and an additional sub question.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until 
December 19, 2022.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional comments, 
regarding 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: Deanna Fetterolf, Firearms and Explosives Specialist, Firearms 
Explosives Services Division either by mail at 244 Needy Road, 
Martinsburg, WV 25405, or by email at [email protected], or by 
telephone at 304-616-4550.

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: Revision of a currently approved 
collection.
    2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Application and Permit for 
Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Defense Articles.
    3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection:
    Form number: Form Number ATF Form 6--Part I (5330.3A)
    Sponsor 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: Businesses or other for-profit. 
Other (if applicable): Federal Government, State, Local or Tribal 
Government, and individuals or households. Abstract: The Application 
and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition, and Defense 
Articles--ATF Form 6--Part I (5330.3A) allows ATF to determine if the 
article(s) described on the application qualifies for importation and 
serves as authorization for the importer.
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time

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estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 10,000 
respondents will utilize the form, and it will take each respondent 
approximately 39 minutes to provide their responses.
    6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimated annual public burden associated with 
this collection is 6500 hours, which is equal to 10,000 (3 of 
respondents) * 1 (# of responses per respondents) * .65 (39 minutes).
    If additional information is required contact: Robert Houser, 
Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Office of the 
Chief Information Officer, Justice Management Division, United States 
Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, Mail 
Stop 3E.206, Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: October 14, 2022.
Robert Houser,
Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Office of the 
Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2022-22756 Filed 10-19-22; 8:45 am]
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