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###### Department of Justice

###### Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 

# ACTION:

60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Race and National Origin Identification. 

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), has submitted 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 is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for “sixty days” until January 18, 2005. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. 

If you have comments especially on 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 Dennis Snyder, Employment Branch, Room 4100, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20226. 

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 agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
      - Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; 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:*                     Extension of a currently approved collection.                 

                    (2)                     *Title of the Form/Collection:*                     Race and National Origin Identification.                 

                    (3)                     *Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection:*                     Form Number: ATF F 2931.1. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.                 

                    (4)                     *Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract:*                     Primary: Individuals or households. Other: None. The information collection is used to maintain Race and National Origin data on all employees and new hires to meet diversity/EEO goals and act as a component of a tracking system to ensure that personnel practices meet the requirements of Federal law.                 

                    (5)                     *An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:*                     It is estimated that 10,000 respondents will complete a 3-minute form.                 

                    (6)                     *An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:*                     There is an estimated 500 annual total burden hours associated with this collection.                 

If additional information is required contact: Brenda E. Dyer, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street NW., Washington, DC 20530. 

Dated: November 10, 2004. 

Brenda E. Dyer, 

Department Clearance Officer, Department of Justice. 

[FR Doc. 04-25443 Filed 11-16-04; 8:45 am] 

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