The information collected on the Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation Report Under 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44, Firearms - ATF Form 5300.11, is used to compile statistics about the manufacture and exportation of firearms. This collection of information is mandatory under 18 U.S.C. 923(g)(5)(A). The completed ATF Form 5300.11 must be submitted annually by every Type 07 and Type 10 Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs), even if no firearms were exported or distributed into commerce.
US Code:
18 USC 923
Name of Law: Crimes and Criminal Procedure
The increase in respondents from 12,000 during the last renewal in 2017, to 13,600 currently, is due to more licensed manufacturers. All Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs)who possess a Type 07 (manufacturer of firearms) or Type 10 (manufacturer ofdestructive devices) license must file an AFMER annually. The increase in burden hoursfrom 4,000 to 4,533 is also due to more licensed manufacturers.
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.