In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection change request is approved. Any previous terms of clearance remain in effect if applicable.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2026
11/30/2026
11/30/2026
11,875
0
11,875
3,958
0
3,958
771,875
0
771,875
All holders of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) explosives licensees or permits must report identifying information for each responsible person (RP) and possessor of explosives to ATF. Subsequent changes to their list of RPs must be reported to ATF within 30 days.
ATF currently processes approximately 95,000 explosives background checks per year, 1/8ths of those are for responsible persons. Thus, the current number of respondents is estimated to be 11,875 (1/8 x 95,000 = 11,875). The estimated time per respondent to complete the form was updated to 20 minutes as the form is similar in length and format of other ATF background check forms that have that same estimated time. The annual burden hours were updated based on the estimated respondents and estimated completion time.
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.