In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved. However, this revised form was available on ATF's website prior to OMB approval. That action is a violation of the PRA and this information collection should be listed as a violation in the FY2003 Information Collection Budget. In addition, the agency is reminded to report costs in thousands of dollars.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2003
08/31/2003
08/31/2004
1,000
0
2,100
15,000
0
812
741,300,000
0
46,886,000
The purpose of this collection is to enable ATF to ensure that persons seeking to obtain a license or permit under 18 USC, Chapeter 40, and responsible persons of such companies are not prohibited from shipping, transporting, receiving or possessing explosives.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.