Firearms Inquiry Statistics (FIST) Program

OMB Control No: 1121-0314	ICR Reference No: 202007-1121-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201703-1121-008
Agency/Subagency: DOJ/OJP	Agency Tracking No: BJS
Title: Firearms Inquiry Statistics (FIST) Program
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Disapproved and continue	Conclusion Date: 08/21/2020
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 07/06/2020
Terms of Clearance: BJS may resubmit this request to continue annual data collection after release of the 2016 and 2017 reference year data collected under the previous clearance.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2020	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2020
Responses	1,044	0	1,044
Time Burden (Hours)	435	0	435
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The FIST program collects information on background checks conducted by State and local agencies related to firearms transfers. These State and local data are combined with FBI background check data to produce National estimates. A no material/non substantive change is requested to add four new questions to the survey instrument to better understand the processes followed by state and local checking agencies to track reasons for denial of firearm applications.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 105 - 251 301 Name of Law: Crime Identification Technology Act of 1998    US Code: 34 USC 10132 Name of Law: The Justice Systems Improvement Act

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 12941	03/05/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 39935	07/02/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name Firearm Inquiry Statistics Program (FIST) FIST-1 , FIST-1 Annual Survey of Background Checks for Firearm Transfers and Permits ,   Annual Survey of Background Checks for Firearm Transfers and Permits (screener) Firearm Inquiry Statistics Program 2016-2018 FIST-1 2016 Firearm Inquiry Statistics - Annual Survey of Background Checks for Firearm Transfers and Permits

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: There is no change in individual respondent burden. The estimate is based on 100 percent response rate for the 1,091 agencies at 25 minutes per agency.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $345,886

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

Agency Contact: Connor Brooks 202 514-8633

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(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;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date: 07/06/2020

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