[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 25 (Tuesday, February 6, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8248-8249]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-02394]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1140-0030]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; Extension of a Previously Approved Collection; 
Records and Supporting Data: Importation, Receipt, Storage, and 
Disposition by Explosives Importers, Manufacturers, Dealers, and Users 
Licensed

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, 
Department of Justice (DOJ), will be submitting 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 
April 8, 2024.

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, contact: 
Michael O'Lena, Explosives Industry Programs Branch, either by mail at 
99 New York Avenue NE, Room 6.N.518, Washington, DC 20226, by email at 
[email protected] or telephone at 202-648-7120.

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 Bureau of Justice 
Statistics, including whether the information will have practical 
utility;

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--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: These records show daily activities in the importation, 
manufacture, receipt, storage, and disposition of all explosive 
materials covered under 18 U.S.C. chapter 40. The records are used to 
show where and to whom explosives materials are distributed.

Overview of This Information Collection

    1. Type of Information Collection: Extension of a previously 
approved collection.
    2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Records and Supporting Data: 
Importation, Receipt, Storage, and Disposition by Explosives Importers, 
Manufacturers, Dealers, and Users Licensed.
    3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection: Form number: None.
    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: Private Sector-for 
or not for profit institutions, Federal Government. The obligation to 
respond is mandatory per 18 U.S.C. 842(f), (g), (j), (k), 843(f) and 
847, and are established in the manner set forth in 27 CFR 555.121-129.
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 9,096 
respondents will prepare records for this information collection once 
annually, and it will take each respondent approximately 12.6 hours to 
prepare the required records.
    6. An estimate of the total annual burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimated annual public burden associated with 
this collection is 573,048 hours, which is equal to 573,048 (total 
respondents) * 1 (# of response per respondent) * 12.6 (# of hours per 
response).
    7. An estimate of the total annual cost burden associated with the 
collection, if applicable: $0.

                                               Total Burden Hours
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                                                                                     Time per
              Activity                  Number of     Frequency    Total annual      response      Total annual
                                       respondents    (annually)     responses        (hours)     burden (hours)
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OMB 1140-0030......................           9,096            1          45,480            12.6         573,048
Unduplicated Totals................  ..............  ...........  ..............  ..............  ..............
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    If additional information is required contact: Darwin Arceo, 
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: February 1, 2024.
Darwin Arceo,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2024-02394 Filed 2-5-24; 8:45 am]
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