80 FR 9751 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Certification on Agency Letterhead Authorizing Purchase of Firearm for Official Duties of Law Enforcement Officer

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 36 (February 24, 2015)

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) 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. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register Volume 79, Number 242, page 75178 on December 17, 2014, allowing for a 60 day comment period.

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9751-9752]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-03706]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1140-0046]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; Certification on Agency Letterhead Authorizing 
Purchase of Firearm for Official Duties of Law Enforcement Officer

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

ACTION: 30-Day notice.

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SUMMARY:  The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, 
Firearms and Explosives (ATF) 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. This proposed information collection was previously published in 
the Federal Register Volume 79, Number 242, page 75178 on December 17, 
2014, allowing for a 60 day comment period.

DATES:  The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 
days for public comment until March 26, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  If you have 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, please contact [email protected]. Written comments and/or suggestions can 
also be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention Department of Justice 
Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503 or send email to 
[email protected].

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:

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     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;
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; 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 1140-0046

    (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of an 
existing collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Certification on Agency 
Letterhead Authorizing Purchase of Firearm for Official Duties of Law 
Enforcement Officer.
    (3) 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 a brief abstract:
    Primary: State, Local, or Tribal Government.
    Other: None.
    Abstract: The letter is used by a law enforcement officer to 
purchase handguns to be used in his/her official duties from a licensed 
firearm dealer anywhere in the country. The letter shall state that the 
officer will use the firearm in official duties and that a records 
check reveals that the purchasing officer has no convictions for 
misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 
50,000 respondents will take 8 minutes to complete and file the letter.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimated annual public burden associated with 
this collection is 6,667 hours.
    If additional information is required contact: Jerri Murray, 
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two 
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE., Room 3E.405B, Washington, DC 
20530.

    Dated: February 19, 2015.
Jerri Murray,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2015-03706 Filed 2-23-15; 8:45 am]
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