[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 100 (Wednesday, May 24, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33645-33646]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-11088]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB 1140-NEW]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection of 
eComments Requested; New Collection; Semiannual Suitability Request--
ATF Form 3252.8

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.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until 
July 24, 2023.

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, contact: Renee 
Reid, FO/ESB--Mailstop (7.E-401), either by mail at 99 New York Ave. 
NE, Washington, DC 20226, by email at

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[email protected], or by telephone at 202-648-9255.

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.

    Abstract: Any individual currently serving a confidential informant 
(CI) for ATF must provide their personally identifiable information. 
ATF will utilize the information to verify the identity of the 
individual.

Overview of This Information Collection

    1. Type of Information Collection: New Collection.
    2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Semiannual Suitability 
Request.
    3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection: Form number: ATF Form 3252.8. 
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 the obligation to respond: Affected Public: Individuals or 
households. The obligation to respond is mandatory.
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 800 
respondents will provide information to complete this form 2 times 
annually, and it will take approximately 120 minutes or (2 hours) 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 3,200 hours, which is equal to 800 (total 
respondents) * 2 (# of responses per respondent) * 2 (120 min.).
    7. An estimate of the total annual cost burden associated with the 
collection: $0.

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                                                                                                                            Time per
                              Activity                                  Number of        Frequency       Total annual       response       Total annual
                                                                       respondents                        responses         (hours)       burden (hours)
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ATF Form 3252.8....................................................             800                2            1,600                2            3,200
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    If additional information is required contact: John R. Carlson, 
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two 
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 4W-218, Washington, DC.

    Dated: May 18, 2023.
John Carlson,
Department Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2023-11088 Filed 5-23-23; 8:45 am]
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