This collection is approved under the following terms of clearance: DOJ will begin use of the revised ATF Form 4473 on October 1, 2005. Prior to 10/1/05, ATF will use the original Form 4473. Furthermore, ATF is granted approval to use a combined single-question format to collect data on race and ethnicity. This combined format is acceptable in certain situations including those related to law enforcement.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2008
07/31/2008
07/31/2005
10,225,000
0
10,225,000
4,260,417
0
3,408,333
0
0
0
The form is used to determine the eligibility (under the Gun Control Act) of a person to receive a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee and to establish the identity of the buyer.
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.