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 National Firearms Act Division and Firearms and Explosives Services Division Customer Service Survey is used to gather information about customer service provided to the firearms and explosives industry and government agencies to improve service delivery. Information Collection (IC) OMB 1140-0101 is being revised to include the NFA Division's newest branch: Information Compliance Branch.

Overview of This Information Collection

1. Type of Information Collection: Revision of a previously approved collection.

2. The Title of the Form/Collection: National Firearms Act Division and Firearms and Explosives Services Division Customer Service Survey.

3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: 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 the obligation to respond: Affected Public: State, local and tribal governments, individuals or households, Federal Government. 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 100 respondents will provide information to complete this form once annually, and it will take each respondent approximately 10 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 17 total hours, which is equal to 100 (total respondents) * 1 (# of response per respondent) * .17 (10 minutes).

7. An estimate of the total annual cost burden associated with the collection, if applicable: $0.

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.

89 FR 80935