Rules and Regulations. 60-Day notice

Agency: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department of Justice
Action: 60-Day notice
Citation: FR Doc. 2024-03150 · OMB Number 1140-0106

Summary

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Department of Justice (DOJ), will be submitting 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.

Dates

Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until April 15, 2024.

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: ATF currently provides varying levels of arson and explosive training, to include techniques and procedures, to federal, state and local, military and international law enforcement investigators. The attached form is the Arson and Explosives Training Registration Request for Non-ATF Employees (ATF R 6310.1). The form is used by prospective students when applying to attend the various trainings provided by ATF. Overview of This Information Collection 1. Type of Information Collection: Extension of a previously approved collection. 2. The Title of the Form/Collection: The Arson and Explosives Training Registration for Non-ATF Employees. 3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: Form number: ATF Form 6310.1. 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: Federal Government and State, local and Tribal governments. The obligation to respond is: Required to obtain or retain benefits. 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 use the form annually, and it will take each respondent approximately 6 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 50 hours, which is equal to 500 (total respondents) * 1 (# of response per respondent) * .1 (6 minutes). 7. An estimate of the total annual cost burden associated with the collection, if applicable: $0. Total Burden Hours Activity Number of respondents Frequency (annually) Total annual responses Time per response (min) Total annual burden (hours) ATF F 6310.1 500 1 500 6 50 Unduplicated Totals 500 500 50 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. Dated: February 9, 2024. Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2024-03150 Filed 2-14-24; 8:45 am]