81 FR 57616 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Application for Federal Firearms License-ATF F 7(5310.12)/7 CR (5310.16)

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 163 (August 23, 2016)

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. The proposed information collection OMB 1140-0018 (Application for Federal Firearms License--ATF Form 7 (5310.12) is being revised and combined with OMB 1140-0038 (Application for Federal Firearms License (Collector of Curios and Relics)--ATF Form 7 CR (5310.16); thereby eliminating the need for a separate application form for Type 03, Collector of Curios and Relics FFL (1140-0038). The proposed information collection is also being published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 163 (Tuesday, August 23, 2016)]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-20051]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

[OMB Number 1140-0018]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; Application for Federal Firearms License--ATF F 
7(5310.12)/7 CR (5310.16)

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

ACTION: 60-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. The proposed information collection OMB 1140-0018 (Application 
for Federal Firearms License--ATF Form 7 (5310.12) is being revised and 
combined with OMB 1140-0038 (Application for Federal Firearms License 
(Collector of Curios and Relics)--ATF Form 7 CR (5310.16); thereby 
eliminating the need for a separate application form for Type 03, 
Collector of Curios and Relics FFL (1140-0038). The proposed 
information collection 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 
October 24, 2016.

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, please contact 
Tracey Robertson, Chief, Federal Firearms Licensing Center, 244 Needy 
Road, Martinsburg, WV 25405 or via email at: [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 
sent 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:
     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 OMB 
83-I): Revision of a currently approved collection.
    2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Federal 
Firearms License.
    3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection:
    Form number (if applicable): ATF F 7(5310.12)/7 CR (5310.16).
    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: Businesses or other for-profit.
    Other (if applicable): Individuals or households.
    Abstract: The law of 18 U.S.C. 923(a)(1), requires a person wishing 
to transport, ship, or receive firearms in interstate or foreign 
commerce to pay a fee, to file an application and to obtain a license 
before engaging in business. ATF F 5310.12/7 CR 5310.16 will be for the 
purpose of ensuring this collection of information is necessary to 
insure that the person who wishes to be licensed as required by section 
923 meets the requirements of the section for the license. 
Additionally, this form will be used by the public when

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applying for a Federal firearms license to collect curios and relics to 
facilitate a personal collection in interstate and foreign commerce. 
The information requested on the form establishes eligibility for all 
license types.
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 
15,000 respondents will take 60 minutes 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 15,000 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: August 17, 2016.
Jerri Murray,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
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