[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 91 (Monday, May 11, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 27763]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-09949]



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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

[OMB Number 1140-0017]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; Extension Without Change of a Currently Approved 
Collection Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation Report Under 
18 U.S.C. Chapter 44, Firearms--ATF Form 5300.11

AGENCY: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department 
of Justice

ACTION: 60-Day notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, 
Firearms and Explosives (ATF), will submit the following information 
collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995. The proposed information collection (IC) is also being published 
to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until 
July 10, 2020.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional comments, 
regarding the estimated public burden or associated response time, 
suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection 
instrument with instructions, or additional information, please 
contact: Tracey Robertson, ATF Federal Firearms Licensing Center either 
by mail at 244 Needy Road, Martinsburg, WV 25405, by email at 
[email protected], or by telephone at 304-616-4647.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Written comments and suggestions from the 
public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of 
information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of 
the following four points:

--Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary 
for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether the information will have practical utility;
--Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
--Evaluate whether and if so how the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected can be enhanced; and
--Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are 
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.

Overview of This Information Collection

    1. Type of Information Collection (check justification or form 83): 
Extension without change of a currently approved collection.
    2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Annual Firearms Manufacturing 
and Exportation Report Under 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44, Firearms.
    3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection:
    Form number (if applicable): ATF Form 5300.11.
    Component: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, 
U.S. Department of Justice.
    4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract:
    Primary: Business or other for-profit.
    Other (if applicable): None.
    Abstract: 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.
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 
13,600 respondents will utilize the form annually, and it will take 
each respondent approximately 20 minutes to complete their responses.
    6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimated annual public burden associated with 
this collection is 4,533 hours, which is equal to 13,600 (# of 
respondents) * 1 (total responses per respondents) * .333 (24 minutes).
    7. An Explanation of the Change in Estimates: Due to more licensed 
manufacturers, the total respondents to this IC has increased by 1,600, 
since the last renewal in 2017. An increase in the total respondents 
has also contributed in a slight increase in the total burden hours by 
533, since 2017.
    If additional information is required contact: Melody Braswell, 
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two 
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 3E.405A, Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: May 5, 2020.
Melody Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2020-09949 Filed 5-8-20; 8:45 am]
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