[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 245 (Monday, December 21, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 83105-83106]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-28124]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

[OMB Number 1140-NEW]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection of 
eComments Requested; New Information Collection; Licensing 
Questionnaire--ATF Form 8620.44

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.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until 
February 19, 2021.

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: Lakisha Gregory, Chief, Personnel Security Division, either by 
mail at 99 New York Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20226, by email at 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f9b59892908a9198d7be8b9c9e968b80b9988d9fd79e968f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="88c4e9e3e1fbe0e9a6cffaedefe7faf1c8e9fceea6efe7fe">[email protected]</span></a>, or by telephone at 202-648-9260.

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): 
New collection.
    2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Licensing Questionnaire.
    3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection:

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    Form number (if applicable): ATF Form 8620.44.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: Individuals or households.
    Other (if applicable): None.
    Abstract: The Licensing Questionnaire--ATF Form 8620.44 will be 
used to determine if a candidate for Federal or contractor employment 
at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), or 
his/her spouse, or minor child, holds a financial interest in the 
alcohol, tobacco, firearms, or explosives industries.
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 2,000 
respondents will use the form annually, and it will take each 
respondent approximately 5 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 167 hours, which is equal to 2,000 (# of responses) 
* .0833333 (5 minutes).
    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: December 16, 2020.
Melody Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2020-28124 Filed 12-18-20; 8:45 am]
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