[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 32 (Thursday, February 15, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11871-11872]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-03103]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1140-0068]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; Extension of a Previously Approved Collection; 
Police Check Inquiry

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

ACTION: 60-Day notice.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), 
Department of Justice (DOJ), will be submitting 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 
April 15, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional 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, contact: John 
Dugan, Chief, Physical Security Programs Branch/Security & Emergency 
Programs Division, either by mail at 99 New York Avenue NE, Washington, 
DC 20226 or by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#642e0b0c0a4a304a201103050a240510024a030b12"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="99d3f6f1f7b7cdb7ddecfef8f7d9f8edffb7fef6ef">[email protected]</span></a>, or telephone at 202-648-
7935.

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 Bureau of Justice 
Statistics, 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.

    Abstract: The Police Check Inquiry--ATF Form 8620.42 is used to 
collect personally identifiable information (PII) to determine if non-
ATF personnel meet the basic requirements for escorted access to ATF 
facilities, non-sensitive information and/or construction sites.

Overview of This Information Collection

    1. Type of Information Collection: Extension of a previously 
approved collection.
    2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Police Check Inquiry.
    3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection: ATF Form 8620.42. 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 the obligation to respond: Affected Public: Individuals or 
households. The obligation to respond is voluntary.
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 3,500 
respondents will use the form annually, and it will take each 
respondent approximately 10 minutes to complete their responses.
    6. An estimate of the total annual burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimated annual public burden associated with 
this collection is 595 hours, which is equal to 3500 (total 
respondents) * 1 (# of response per respondent) * .17 (10 minutes).
    7. An estimate of the total annual cost burden associated with the 
collection, if applicable: $0.

                                               Total Burden Hours
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                                                                                                        Total
                                     Number of                                Total       Time per      annual
             Activity               respondents          Frequency            annual      response      burden
                                                                            responses      (min)       (hours)
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Police Check Inquiry--8620.42.....        3,500  1/annually..............        3,500           10          595
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    Unduplicated Totals...........        3,500  ........................        3,500  ...........          595
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    If additional information is required contact: Darwin Arceo, 
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two 
Constitution

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Square, 145 N Street NE, 4W-218, Washington, DC.

    Dated: February 9, 2024.
Darwin Arceo,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2024-03103 Filed 2-14-24; 8:45 am]
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