[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 20, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 19880]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-05899]



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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1140-0113]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; 
Licensing Questionnaire

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 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 
May 20, 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: Jaclyn 
N. Wiltshire, Personnel Security Division, either by mail at U.S. 
Department of Justice, PSD--Room (1E-300), 99 New York Ave. NE, 
Washington, DC 20226, by email at [email protected], or telephone 
at 202-648-9260.

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;
--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: The Licensing Questionnaire (ATF F 8620.44) is used to 
determine if a candidate for federal or contractor employment at the 
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, or his/her spouse 
or minor child, holds a financial interest in the alcohol, tobacco, 
firearms and/or explosives regulated industries, which may be in 
conflict with 5 CFR 3801, Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for 
Employees of the Department of Justice. The proposed information 
collection (OMB 1140-0113) is being revised to make minor material 
changes to the form, such as removing the declination statement and 
signature/date fields, and include a note clarifying that personal 
ownership of a firearm and a permit/license to carry a firearm are not 
considered holding a Federal Firearms License.

Overview of This Information Collection

    1. Type of Information Collection: Revision of a previously 
approved collection.
    2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Licensing Questionnaire.
    3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection: ATF Form 8620.44. 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 voluntary.
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 2,000 
respondents will provide information to complete this form once 
annually, and it will take each respondent approximately 5 minutes to 
complete their responses.
    6. An estimate of the total annual burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimated annual public burden associated with 
this collection is 167 hours, which is equal to 2,000 (total 
respondents) * 1 (# of response per respondent) * 0.08 (5 minutes).
    7. An estimate of the total annual cost burden associated with the 
collection, if applicable: $0.

                                                                   Total Burden Hours
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                                                                        Number of                        Total annual       Time per       Total annual
                              Activity                                 respondents       Frequency        responses      response (min)   burden (hours)
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ATF Form 8620.44...................................................           2,000                1            2,000                5              167
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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: March 15, 2024.
Darwin Arceo,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2024-05899 Filed 3-19-24; 8:45 am]
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