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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 72 (Thursday, April 14, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 22232]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-07990]

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB 1140-0081]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection of 
eComments Requested; Appeals of Background Checks

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 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 
June 13, 2022.

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, contact: Shawn 
Stevens, ATF National Services Center, Federal Explosives Licensing 
Center, by mail at 244 Needy Road, Martinsburg, WV 25405, email at 
[email protected], or telephone at 304-616-4400.

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: Appeals of Background Checks.
    3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection:
    Form number (if applicable): None.
    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): Business or other for-profit.
    Abstract: This information collection allows a responsible person 
or an employee authorized to possess explosive materials, to appeal an 
adverse background check determination, by submitting appropriate 
documentation to the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives.
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 500 
respondents will respond to this collection once annually, and it will 
take each respondent approximately 2 hours 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 1,000 hours, which is equal to 500 (total 
respondents) * 1 (# of response per respondent) * 2 (# of hours or the 
time taken to prepare each response).
    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, Mail Stop 3.E-405A, Washington, 
DC 20530.

    Dated: April 11, 2022.
Melody Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2022-07990 Filed 4-13-22; 8:45 am]
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