87 FR 72 pg. 22232 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection of eComments Requested; Appeals of Background Checks
Type: NOTICEVolume: 87Number: 72Page: 22232
Page: 22232Docket number: [OMB 1140-0081]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2022-07990 Filed 4-13-22; 8:45 am]
Agency: Justice Department
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
[OMB 1140-0081]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection of eComments Requested; Appeals of Background Checks
AGENCY:
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department of Justice.
ACTION:
60-Day notice.
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 information collection (IC) is also being published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
DATES:
Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until June 13, 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, contact: Shawn Stevens, ATF National Services Center, Federal Explosives Licensing Center, by mail at 244 Needy Road, Martinsburg, WV 25405, email at Shawn.Stevens@atf.gov, or telephone at 304-616-4400.
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): Extension Without Change of a Currently Approved Collection.
2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Appeals of Background Checks.
3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection:
Form number (if applicable): 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 a brief abstract:
Primary: Individuals or households.
Other (if applicable): Business or other for-profit.
Abstract: This information collection allows a responsible person or an employee authorized to possess explosive materials, to appeal an adverse background check determination, by submitting appropriate documentation to the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives.
5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 500 respondents will respond to this collection once annually, and it will take each respondent approximately 2 hours to complete 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 1,000 hours, which is equal to 500 (total respondents) * 1 (# of response per respondent) * 2 (# of hours or the time taken to prepare each response).
If additional information is required contact: Melody Braswell, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, Mail Stop 3.E-405A, Washington, DC 20530.
Dated: April 11, 2022.
Melody Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2022-07990 Filed 4-13-22; 8:45 am]
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