Under U.S.C 18 sections 923 & 926 ATF requires firearms manufacturers to record a permanent record of firearms manufactured and records of their disposition. These records are vital to support ATF's mission to inquire into the disposition of any firearms in the course of a criminal investigation.
US Code:
18 USC 923
Name of Law: Licensing
US Code:
18 USC 926
Name of Law: Rules and Regulations
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.