Firearms Inquiry Statistics (FIST) Program

OMB Control No: 1121-0314	ICR Reference No: 202104-1121-002
Status: Received in OIRA	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: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 04/27/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,073	0
Time Burden (Hours)	537	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	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

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:
	86 FR 4125	01/15/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 22075	04/26/2021
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-1, FIST-1 2019/2020 Firearm Inquiry Statistics Program ,   2019/2020 Firearm Inquiry Statistics Program (local agencies) 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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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,073	0	0	29	0	1,044
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	537	0	0	102	0	435
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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: BJS anticipates that the burden will increase from the average of 25 minutes to 30 minutes for the 2019/2020 collection only because both 2019 and 2020 data will be collected on the same form. BJS anticipates that the respondent burden will return to the previous average of 25 minutes per respondent annually for the 2021 and 2022 collections.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $356,023

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: 04/27/2021

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