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###### Department of Justice

          - [OMB Number 1140-0046]

# AGENCY:

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

# ACTION:

60-day notice.

# SUMMARY:

                        The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), will submit the following information                               ( print page 75179)                            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.                    

# DATES:

Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until February 17, 2015.

# 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, please contact Natisha Taylor, Firearms Industry Programs Branch, 99 New York Avenue NE., Washington, DC 20226 or email at                         *fipb-informationcollection@atf.gov*.                    

# 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 1140-0046

                    1.                     *Type of Information Collection:*                     Extension without change of a currently approved collection.                

                    2.                     *The Title of the Form/Collection:*                     Certification on Agency Letterhead Authorizing Purchase of Firearm for Official Duties of Law Enforcement Officer.                

                    3.                     *The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection:*

*Form number:*                     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:*                     State, Local, or Tribal Government.                

*Other:*                     None.                

*Abstract:*                     The letter is used by a law enforcement officer to purchase handguns to be used in his/her official duties from a licensed firearm dealer anywhere in the country. The letter shall state that the officer will use the firearm in official duties and that a records check reveals that the purchasing officer has no convictions for misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence.                

                    5.                     *An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:*                     An estimated 50,000 respondents will take 8 minutes to complete and file the letter.                

                    6.                     *An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:*                     The estimated annual public burden associated with this collection is 6,667 hours.                

If additional information is required contact: Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE., Room 3E-405B, Washington, DC 20530.

Dated: December 11, 2014.

Jerri Murray,

Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.

[FR Doc. 2014-29454 Filed 12-16-14; 8:45 am]

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