82 FR 2394 - 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 82, Issue 5 (January 9, 2017)

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 was previously published in the Federal Register 81 FR 57616, on August 23, 2016, allowing for a 60-day comment period. This 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 82, Number 5 (Monday, January 9, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2394-2395]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-00110]


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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: 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. The proposed information collection was previously published in 
the Federal Register 81 FR 57616, on August 23, 2016, allowing for a 
60-day comment period. This 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 an additional 
30 days until February 8, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional comments, 
particularly with respect to the estimated public burden or associated 
response time, have suggestions, need a copy of the proposed 
information collection instrument with instructions, or desire any 
other additional information, please contact Tracey Robertson, Chief, 
Federal Firearms Licensing Center, either by mail at 244 Needy Road, 
Martinsburg, WV 25405, or by 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:

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    1. Type of Information Collection: 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: 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: Business or other for-profit.
    Other: Individuals or households.
    Abstract: The law of 18 U.S.C. Section 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 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 utilize the form, and it will take each 
respondent 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: Melody Braswell, 
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two 
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE., 3E.405A, Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: January 4, 2017.
Melody Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2017-00110 Filed 1-6-17; 8:45 am]
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