Under 18 U.S.C. The Firearms & Explosives Services Division (FESD) of ATF requests firearms and explosives dealers to complete an anonymous survey that would allow FESD to gauge customer satisfaction and correct potential deficiencies. FESD provides dealer licensing and other services related to the importation and transfers of weapons within the firearms and explosives industry. This Internal audits have demonstrated the need for a division level survey to enhance greater customer satisfaction.
This is a new information collection. The Firearms and Explosives Services Division is implementing this new survey to capture voluntary feedback from its customers on their customer service experience. It is estimated that this new collection will generate 18,200 responses annually and it will take each respondent 5 minutes to complete for a total of 1,517 annual burden hours.
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.