The National Firearms Act Division and Firearms and Explosives Services Division Customer Service Survey is used to gather information about customer service provided to the firearms and explosives industry and government agencies to improve service delivery. Information Collection (IC) OMB 1140–0101 is being revised to include the NFA Division’s newest branch: Information Compliance Branch.

Each licensed firearms manufacturer and licensed firearms importer must legibly identify each firearm by engraving, casting, stamping (impressing), or otherwise conspicuously placing on the frame or receiver an individual serial number, any associated license number, and all other additional required information to a depth of at least .003 inch and in a print size no smaller than 1⁄16 inch. Used to facilitate the investigations of the criminal use of firearms. Information Collection (IC) OMB #1140–0050 is being revised to reflect an increase in costs resulting from an increase in the number of respondents and firearms covered by the information collection, and from adding both a burden hour monetized value and start-up costs based on a rulemaking that occurred since the last time this collection was renewed.

The Demand 2 Program requires Federal Firearm Licensee’s (FFL’s) with 25 or more traces with a time to crime of 3 years or less in a calendar year, to submit an annual report followed by quarterly reports of used firearms acquired by the FFL. Due to the increase in Type 07 FFLs meeting Demand 2 criteria and their low or non- existent manufacturing activity, as well as the likelihood that some may turn to a Type 08 license to deal and avoid reporting requirement if Type 08 is not subjected to Demand 2, (IC) OMB # 1140–0024 is being revised to now include Type 07 and 08 FFLs as a population that is subject to the reporting requirements of the Demand 2 program.

This information collection requires specific transactions for licensee/permittees and holders of user permits. These requirements are outlined in 27 CFR 555.103 and 555.105. Information Collection (IC) OMB 1140–0079 is being revised to reflect the decrease in total respondents (from 46,500 in 2021, to 3,391 in 2024) and the increase in total burden hours (from 23,250 hours in 2021 to 44,083 hours in 2024). This IC Is also being revised to include the monetized cost of the hourly burden in this renewal of $1,983,735, which had not been included before.

Chapter 40 of title 18 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) provides that no person may engage in the explosives business without first obtaining a license or permit to do so. Licenses or permits are issued for a specific period and are renewable upon the same conditions as the original license or permit. In order to continue uninterrupted in these activities, licenses and permits can be renewed by filing a short renewal application.

The form is used by ATF to notify licensees who go out of business and fail to submit their records in the prescribed time frame. The questions are simple and a return physical or email address is provided. The format is easy for the user to list the required information ATF needs to perform its function regarding laws and regulations. Upon receipt of this form, licensees are to submit their records to the ATF Out-of-Business Records or transfer them to an active FFL successor. Information collection (IC) OMB #1140-0036 is being revised to reflect minor changes in narrative text to articulate more clearly what out out-of-business records are required to be submitted, where they are to be submitted, and how they are to be submitted to the ATF OOBRC by OOB FFLs.

Firearms manufacturers record is a permanent record of firearms manufactured and records of their disposition. These records are vital to support ATF’s mission to inquire into the disposition any firearm in the course of a criminal investigation.

The Demand 2 Program requires Type 01 and Type 02 Federal Firearm Licensees (FFLs) with 25 or more traces with a time to crime of three years or less in a calendar year, to submit an annual report followed by quarterly reports of used firearms acquired by the FFL. Due to the growing number of Type 07 (Manufacturer of Firearms) FFLs meeting Demand 2 criteria through dealing firearms—with many showing little to no manufacturing activity—and the potential that some FFLs may use a Type 08 (Importer of Firearms) license to deal in firearms and avoid the reporting requirement if Type 08 is not subjected to Demand 2, ATF is including Type 07 and Type 08 licensees within the Demand 2 Program. Information collection OMB # 1140– 0024 is being revised to now include Type 07 and 08 FFLs as a population that is subject to the reporting requirements of the Demand 2 program. The Demand 2 program is an important tool to assist in identifying and investigating the diversion of firearms from lawful commerce to criminal use. Information from the Demand 2 program helps identify purchasing patterns involved in trafficking schemes and other forms of criminal diversion and enhances the ability of law enforcement to determine the source of firearms used in violent crimes.

Title 18, United States Code 923 (g) (3) provides that ‘‘Each licensee shall prepare a report of multiple sales of other dispositions whenever the licensee sells or otherwise disposes of, at one time or during any five consecutive business days, two or more pistols, or revolvers, or any combination of pistols or revolvers totaling two or more, to an unlicensed person.’’ The report shall be prepared on ATF F 3310.4, Report of Multiple Sale or Other Disposition of Pistols and Revolvers.

The Prohibited Persons Questionnaire (ATF F 8620.57) is used to collect personally identifiable information (PII), to begin the eligibility determination process for granting a candidate (respondent) access to ATF information, IT systems, and/or unescorted access to ATF facilities. This collection relates to respondent prohibitions to possess or receive firearms or explosives as described in ATF-enforced statutes 18 U.S.C. 922(g) or (n), and/or 18 U.S.C. 842(i). The proposed information collection (IC) OMB 1140–0114 is being revised due to minor material changes to the form, such as removing references to the declination statement and signature/ date fields associated with the declination statement.

The Authorization for Release of Information (ATF F 8620.56) is used to determine if a candidate for federal or contractor employment at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) meets federal employment suitability requirements. Revisions to ATF F 8620.56 include removing the declination statement and signature/date fields and inserting a field for the candidate’s personal email addresses, which will allow ATF to conduct searches of social media websites. This information collection (IC) is being revised to make minor material changes to the form, such as removing the declination statement and signature/date fields and including a field for the respondent’s personal email addresses, which will allow ATF to conduct searches of social media websites.

The Prohibited Persons Questionnaire (ATF F 8620.57) is used to collect personally identifiable information (PII), to begin the eligibility determination process for granting a candidate (respondent) access to ATF information, IT systems, and/or unescorted access to ATF facilities. This collection relates to respondent prohibitions to possess or receive firearms or explosives as described in ATF-enforced statutes 18 U.S.C. 922(g) or (n), and/or 18 U.S.C. 842(i). The proposed information collection (IC) OMB 1140–0114 is being revised due to minor material changes to the form, such as removing references to the declination statement and signature/ date fields associated with the declination statement.

The information on ATF Form 4587 (5330.4) is used to register an individual or company as an importer of U.S. Munitions Import List Articles. This Information Collection (IC) is being revised to include two attachment pages, one for Additional Responsible Persons and the other for Additional Locations. Revisions will also include sentence rephrasing/statement modification, an added definition, and renumbering.

ATF currently provides varying levels of arson and explosive training, to include techniques and procedures, to federal, state and local, military and international law enforcement investigators. The attached form is the Arson and Explosives Training Registration Request for Non- ATF Employees (ATF R 6310.1). The form is used by prospective students when applying to attend the various trainings provided by ATF.

The information collected on the Release and Receipt of Imported Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War—ATF Form 6A (5330.3C) is used by ATF personnel to determine if articles meet the statutory and regulatory criteria for importation, and also if the articles shown on the permit application were actually imported. The Information Collection (IC) OMB 1140– 0007 is being revised to include grammatical changes (sentence rephrasing/statement modification), added checkboxes and instructions.

ATF is announcing a 30-day notice for e-comments on a previously approved information collection, “Reciprocity Questionnaire." The Reciprocity Questionnaire (ATF F 8620.59) is used to determine if a candidate for federal or contractor employment at ATF has a previously completed background investigation and/or a polygraph examination from another federal agency, and whether the candidate is currently the subject of any investigation being conducted by the candidate’s current employer. Information Collection (IC) OMB 1140– 0112 is being revised due to material changes to the form.

ATF is announcing a 30-day notice request for e-comments on a previously approved collection, “Informant Agreement,” ATF Form 3252.2.

The collection of this data ensures ATF recruiters can follow up with potential applicants that have expressed an interest in ATF careers. This data collection is imperative to the accurate reporting of ATF’s recruitment and outreach events, which prioritize populations that are underrepresented within the agency. The data collected will be used to brief ATF management on the success/challenges of recruitment/outreach events and compiled to report efforts to DOJ via reports such as the Disabled Veterans Affirmative Action Program (DVAAP).

ATF Form 3 (5320.3) is filed by federal firearms licensees who have paid the special (occupational) tax to import, manufacture or deal in NFA firearms to transfer an NFA firearm to a similarly qualified licensee.

Thefts or losses of firearms from the inventory of a Federal Firearms Licensee and from the collection of a licensed collector must be reported to the Attorney General and the appropriate local authorities within 48 hours of discovery.

Individuals currently serving as a confidential informant (CI) for ATF must provide their personally identifiable information. ATF will utilize the information to verify the identity of the individual.

Individuals or households, Private Sector—businesses or other for- profit institutions. Abstract: Section 922 of Chapter 44 of Title 18 requires persons wishing to be licensed to complete ATF Form 7 (5310.12A)/7CR (5310.16) and for persons wishing to be added as a responsible person to complete Part B of ATF Form 7 (5310.12A)/7CR (5310.16) to certify compliance with provisions of the law for the FFL business. The information collection (IC) OMB #1140–0018 is being revised to include material and non-material changes to the form, such as formatting changes to include an added header (added ‘‘Part B— Responsible Person Questionnaire’’ to the top of the page), spelling corrections, added verbiage, added references, grammatical changes (sentence rephrasing/statement modification), and updated definitions.

ATF has been collecting Special Occupational Taxes (SOT) under the National Firearms Act (NFA) (title 26, U.S.C. chapter 53). Firearms dealers, manufacturers, and importers must pay this tax in order to conduct multiple transfers of specified weapons (such as machine guns) within the tax year. The Information Collection (IC) OMB 1140–0090 is being revised due to the removal of the previously corresponding ATF Forms 5630.5R and 5630.5RC. These forms will no longer be required going forward. ATF Form 5630.7 will be the only form necessary to fulfill the requirement for this IC.

The Notice of Firearms Manufactured or Imported—ATF Form 2 (5320.2) is required of (1) a person who is qualified to manufacture National Firearms Act (NFA) firearms, or (2) a person who is qualified to import NFA firearms to register manufactured or imported NFA firearm(s).

State and local government agencies will use the Application for Registration of Firearms Acquired by Certain Governmental Entities—ATF Form 10 (5320.10) to register an otherwise unregistrable National Firearms Act (NFA). The NFA requires the registration of certain firearms under Federal Law. The Form 10 registration allows State and local agencies to comply with the NFA, and retain and use firearms that would otherwise have to be destroyed.

ATF Form 3 (5320.3) is filed by Federal firearms licensees who have paid the special (occupational) tax to import, manufacture or deal in NFA firearms to transfer an NFA firearm to a similarly qualified licensee.

Each person (individual, partnership, corporation, or association) applying for a Federal explosives license or permit must submit ATF Form 5400.13/5400.16. The information collected on the application is used to determine if the applicant is qualified to be a licensee or permittee under the provisions of the statute. The form will be submitted to ATF to determine whether the person who provided the information, is qualified to be issued a license or permit.

The information collected is used to compile statistics on the manufacture and exportation of firearms. The furnishing of this information is mandatory under 18 U.S.C. 923(g)(5)(A). This form must be submitted annually for every Type 07 and Type 10 Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs), even if no firearms were exported or distributed into commerce. The information collection (IC) OMB #1140–0017 is being revised due to material and non-material changes to the form, such as added instructions, definitions, formatting changes (to adjust form length), bolded lines (to fillable boxes), grammatical changes (sentence rephrasing/statement modification), and instruction clarification.

The Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm—ATF Form 4 (5320.4) must be completed to obtain permission to transfer and register a National Firearms Act (NFA) firearm. There is a tax of $5 or $200 on the transfer of an NFA firearm. However, the Application for Tax Exempt Transfer and Registration of Firearm--ATF Form 5 (5320.5)) is used to apply for the tax-exempt transfer of an unserviceable (welded) firearm to anyone other than a federal firearms licensee who has paid the required special (occupational) tax to deal in National Firearms Act (NFA) firearms and to or from government agencies. The information collection (IC) OMB 1140–0015 (Application for Tax Exempt Transfer and Registration of Firearm—ATF Form 5 (5320.5)) is being revised to include additional questions and grammar changes.

ATF uses the adjunct instructor data form to collect information from prospective non-ATF instructors. Prospects may be from other Federal, State, and Local agencies as well as educational institutions— colleges, universities and privately owned businesses.

A person engaged in manufacturing explosives is required to have a license under 18 U.S.C. 843 and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. 1341.

The information requested on this form is necessary to process requests for prospective students to attend the ATF National Firearms Examiner Academy and to acquire firearms and toolmark examiner training. The information collection is used to determine the eligibility of the applicant.

Any individual currently serving a confidential informant (CI) for ATF must provide their personally identifiable information. ATF will utilize the information collected on this form to verify the identity of the individual.

Persons employed in the explosives business or operations who are required to ship, transport, receive, or possess explosive materials, will complete the Explosives Employee Possessor Questionnaire—ATF Form 5400.28. The form will be submitted to ATF, to determine whether the person who provided the information, is qualified to be an employee possessor in an explosives business.

The regulations at 27 CFR 555.57 require that all persons holding ATF explosives licenses or permits as of May 23, 2003, must report descriptive information on their responsible persons and possessors of explosives to ATF. Subsequent changes to their list of persons must also be reported. The information collection (IC) OMB 1140– 0074 (Explosives Responsible Person Questionnaire—ATF Form 5400.13A/ 5400.16) is being revised to add a new form (Part B) to the existing requirement. The information collected on this new form will be replacing the Responsible Persons List, which was previously included on (IC) OMB 1140– 0070 (Application for Explosives License or Permit—ATF Form 5400.13/ 5400.16). The new (Part B) will be used to gather information for each Explosives Responsible Person.

The Notice of Firearms Manufactured or Imported—ATF Form 2 (5320.2) is required of (1) a person who is qualified to manufacture National Firearms Act (NFA) firearms, or (2) a person who is qualified to import NFA firearms to register manufactured or imported NFA firearm(s). This revisions to this collection include an increase in the total public burden hours, responses, and associated costs since the last renewal in 2020.

Section 922 of chapter 44 of title 18 requires persons wishing to be licensed under a new business address to complete ATF Form 5300.38 to certify compliance with the provisions of the law for the new address.

The Application for Tax Exempt Transfer and Registration of Firearm—ATF Form 5 (5320.5) is used request permission to transfer and register a National Firearms Act (NFA) firearm, and to claim exemption from the transfer tax.

The Drug Activity Questionnaire—ATF Form 8620.12 will be used to collect personally identifiable information (PII), which will be used to determine if a candidate (respondent) can be granted access to ATF information, IT systems, and/or unescorted access to ATF facilities. This collection includes information relating to ATF drug policy requirements.

The purpose of the collection is to document the confidential informant’s (CI) acknowledgment that he or she is no longer authorized to serve as an ATF CI. The CI will review the ATF F 3252.9 sign and date to acknowledge his or her understanding of the notification.

The Initial Suitability Request—ATF Form 3252.4 will be used by ATF’s Confidential Informant (CI) handlers to collect personally identifiable information (PII), criminal history and other background information, in order to determine an individual’s suitability to serve as an ATF CI.

The letter is used by a law enforcement officer to purchase firearms to be used in his/her official duties from a licensed firearm dealer anywhere in the country. The letter shall state that the firearm is to be used in the official duties of the officer and that he/she has not been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.

The Initial Suitability Request—ATF Form 3252.4 will be used by ATF’s Confidential Informant (CI) handlers to collect personally identifiable information (PII), criminal history and other background information, in order to determine an individual’s suitability to serve as an ATF CI.

The purpose of the collection is to document the CI’s acknowledgment that he or she is no longer authorized to serve as an ATF CI. The CI will review the ATF F 3252.9 sign and date to acknowledge his or her understanding of the notification.

Marking of explosives enables law enforcement entities better trace explosives from the manufacturer through the distribution chain to the end purchaser. This process is used as a tool in criminal enforcement activities.

The Application to Transport Interstate or Temporarily Export Certain National Firearms Act (NFA)—ATF Form 5320.20 is used by persons other than a qualified federal firearms licensee, to request approval to transport interstate or temporarily export certain NFA firearms.

Shipping/Carrier companies can submit a voluntary report of a firearm(s) lost in shipment to the ATF Stolen Firearms Program. Reports can be filed using the Interstate Firearms Shipment Theft/Loss Report—ATF Form 3310.6.

Marking of explosives enables law enforcement entities better trace explosives from the manufacturer through the distribution chain to the end purchaser. This process is used as a tool in criminal enforcement activities.

The Application for Tax Exempt Transfer and Registration of Firearm—ATF Form 5 (5320.5) is used request permission to transfer and register a National Firearms Act (NFA) firearm, and to claim exemption from the transfer tax.

The Application to Make and Register a Firearm—ATF Form 1 (5320.1) must be completed by any person, other than a qualified manufacturer, who wishes to make and register a National Firearms Act (NFA) firearm. For any person other than a government agency, the making incurs a tax of $200.

The Application to Transport Interstate or Temporarily Export Certain National Firearms Act (NFA)—ATF Form 5320.20 is used by persons other than a qualified Federal firearms licensee, to request approval to transport interstate or temporarily export certain NFA firearms.

This collection is a recordkeeping requirement for manufacturers of ammunition. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives personnel may also use these records during criminal investigations and compliance inspections to enforce the Gun Control Act.

The information collected on the Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Defense Articles—ATF Form 6— Part II (5330.3B) is used to determine if the article(s) described in the application qualifies for importation by the importer, and also serves as authorization for the importer.

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.

The National Firearms Act (NFA) Responsible Person Questionnaire—ATF Form 5320.23 (ATF Form 5320.23) must be completed by a responsible person (RP), identified as part of a trust or legal entity on the Application to Make and Register a Firearm—ATF Form 1 (5320.1) (ATF Form 1). This form must also be completed by a RP who is the identified as the firearm maker or the transferee on the Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm—ATF Form 4 (5320.4) (ATF Form 4), or the Application for Tax Exempt Transfer of Firearm—ATF Form 5 (5320.5) ATF Form 5.

This information collection is used to identify the number and locations of public explosives storage facilities (magazines), which will enable Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives personnel to respond properly to local emergencies such as natural disasters.

The Personal Identity Verification—ATF Form 8620.40 will be used to document identifying and citizenship information of a candidate for employment at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

This information collection outlines specific requirements regarding limited explosive permits, and also allows the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to implement provisions of the Safe Explosives Act.

The ATF Citizens Academy Application—ATF form 300.12 will be used to collect personally identifiable information to determine an individual’s eligibility to participate in the Citizens Academy training program.

This information collection is used to identify the number and locations of public explosives storage facilities (magazines), which will enable Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives personnel to respond properly to local emergencies such as natural disasters.

This information collection requires that licensed manufacturers, importers, and persons who manufacture or import explosive materials or ammonium nitrate submit samples at the request of the Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

The Visitor Access Request—ATF Form 8620.71 will be used to determine if representatives from other federal, state, and local agencies can be granted access to ATF facilities to conduct official business.

The Request for Temporary Eligibility to Hold a Sensitive Position— ATF Form 8620.69 will be used to determine if a candidate for federal or contractor employment at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives can be granted a temporary eligibility to hold a sensitive position prior to the completion and adjudication their full background investigation.

The Notification to Fire Safety Authority of Storage of Explosive Materials requires both oral and written notifications to local fire safety authority about sites where explosive materials are stored. This collection is necessary to ensure the safety of emergency personnel responding to fires at explosives storage locations.

The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires agencies to publish proposed information collections in the Federal Register for public comment before an agency can use the process (generally a form) to collect information from the public. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, this notice provides 30 days for public comment on the revision of an existing collection. The proposed information collection pertains to The National Firearms Act Division and Firearms and Explosives Services Division Customer Service Survey is used to gather information about customer service provided to the firearms and explosives industry and government agencies, in order to improve service delivery.

The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires agencies to publish proposed information collections in the Federal Register for public comment before an agency can use the process (generally a form) to collect information from the public. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, this notice provides 30 days for public comment on the revision of an existing collection. The proposed information collection pertains to The proposed information collection pertains to the FFL Out of Business Records Request—ATF Form 5300.3A that is used to notify Federal firearms licensees (FFLs) who go out of business to submit their firearms records to ATF if the business discontinuance is absolute. FFLs can also use the form to notify ATF of a successor business that will maintain control of the firearms records.

The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires agencies to publish proposed information collections in the Federal Register for public comment before an agency can use the process (generally a form) to collect information from the public. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, this notice provides 30 days for public comment on the revision of a currently approved collection. The proposed information collection pertains to The Demand 2 Program, which requires Federal Firearm Licensees (FFLs) with 25 or more traces with a time to crime of three years or less in a calendar year, to submit an annual Report of Firearms Transactions—Demand 2—ATF Form 5300.5, followed by quarterly reports of used firearms acquired by the FFL.

The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires agencies to publish proposed information collections in the Federal Register for public comment before an agency can use the process (generally a form) to collect information from the public. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, this notice provides 30 days for public comment on the extension without change of a currently approved collection. The proposed information collection pertains to the Federal Explosives License/Permit (FEL) Renewal Application—ATF Form 5400.14/5400.15, Part III, that explosives licensees and permittees must file to maintain a valid license or permit, to continue engaging in the explosive’s material business, and/or transporting or buying explosives material in interstate commerce.

The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires agencies to publish proposed information collections in the Federal Register for public comment before an agency can use the process (generally a form) to collect information from the public. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, this notice provides an additional 30 days for public comment for a new collection. The proposed information collection pertains to the request for Interim Security Clearance—ATF Form 8620.70, used to determine if a candidate for Federal or contractor employment with ATF can be granted an interim security clearance prior to the completion and adjudication of their full background investigation.

The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires agencies to publish proposed information collections in the Federal Register for public comment before an agency can use the process (generally a form) to collect information from the public. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, this notice provides 60 days for public comment on the revision of a currently approved collection. The proposed information collected requires licensed firearms manufacturers and importers to legibly identify each firearm by engraving, casting, stamping (impressing), or otherwise conspicuously placing an individual serial number on the frame or receiver of a firearm. The required firearms identification information supports Federal, State, and local law enforcement officials in crime fighting by facilitating the tracing of firearms used in criminal activities.

The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires agencies to publish proposed information collections in the Federal Register for public comment before an agency can use the process (generally a form) to collect information from the public. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, this notice provides 30 additional days for public comment on the extension without change of an existing collection. The proposed information collection pertains to using the eForm Access Request/User Registration to create a username and password for access to ATF’s eForms platform, which is an electronic application filing system.

The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires agencies to publish proposed information collections in the Federal Register for public comment before an agency can use the process (generally a form) to collect information from the public. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, this notice provides 30 additional days for public comment on a new currently approved collection. The proposed information collection pertains to the Authorization for Release of Information—ATF Form 8620.56, that is used to determine if a candidate complies with personnel security requirements and is suitable for Federal or contractor employment at ATF.

The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires agencies to publish proposed information collections in the Federal Register for public comment before an agency can use the process (generally a form) to collect information from the public. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, this notice provides 60 days for public comment on the revision of a currently approved collection. The proposed information collection pertains to the requirement that firearms manufacturers must create and maintain permanent records of all firearms manufactured and disposed of.

The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires agencies to publish proposed information collections in the Federal Register for public comment before an agency can use the process (generally a form) to collect information from the public. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, this notice provides 30 days for public comment on a new approved collection. The proposed information collection pertains to the Financial History Questionnaire—ATF Form 8620.28 that will be used to determine if a candidate for Federal or contractor employment at ATF satisfies all just financial obligations.

The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires agencies to publish proposed information collections in the Federal Register for public comment before an agency can use the process (generally a form) to collect information from the public. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, this notice provides 60 days for public comment on the revision of a currently approved collection. The proposed information collection pertains to the use of nonimmigrant alien information to determine their eligibility to obtain a Federal firearms license, and/or purchase, obtain, possess, or import a firearm. Nonimmigrant aliens also must maintain these documents while in possession of firearms or ammunition in the United States, for verification purposes.

The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires agencies to publish proposed information collections in the Federal Register for public comment before an agency can use the process (generally a form) to collect information from the public. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, this notice provides 60 days for public comment on a new currently approved collection. The proposed information collection pertains to the Authorization for Release of Information—ATF Form 8620.56—used to determine if a candidate complies with personnel security requirements and is suitable for Federal or contractor employment at ATF.

The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires agencies to publish proposed information collections in the Federal Register for public comment before an agency can use the process (generally a form) to collect information from the public. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, this notice provides 60 days for public comment on the revision of a currently approved collection. The proposed information collection pertains to the Explosives Employee Possessor Questionnaire—ATF Form 5400.28—used to determine if an individual is qualified to serve as an employee possessor, who can ship, transport, receive, and/or possess materials for an explosives business or operation.

The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires agencies to publish proposed information collections in the Federal Register for public comment before an agency can use the process (generally a form) to collect information from the public. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, this notice provides 30 days for public comment on the extension without change of an existing collection. The proposed information collection pertains to the Arson and Explosives Training Registration Request for Non-ATF Employees—ATF Form 6310.1 is used by Federal, State, local, military, and international law enforcement investigators to apply to attend or obtain program information about arson and explosives training provided by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires agencies to publish proposed information collections in the Federal Register for public comment before an agency can use the process (generally a form) to collect information from the public. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, this notice provides 30 days for public comment on the extension with change of an existing collection. The proposed information collection pertains to required maintenance of records showing daily activities in the importation, manufacture, receipt, storage, and disposition of all explosive materials covered under 18 U.S.C. Chapter 40 Explosives. These records must also show where and to whom explosive materials are sent, thereby ensuring that any diversions will be readily apparent, and that ATF will be immediately notified if these materials are lost or stolen.

The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires agencies to publish proposed information collections in the Federal Register for public comment before an agency can use the process (generally a form) to collect information from the public. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, this notice provides 30 days for public comment on new collection. The proposed information collection pertains to The Reciprocity Questionnaire—ATF Form 8620.59 will be used to determine if a candidate for Federal or contractor employment at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) previously completed a background investigation and/or polygraph examination with another Federal agency.

The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires agencies to publish proposed information collections in the Federal Register for public comment before an agency can use the process (generally a form) to collect information from the public. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, this notice provides 60 days for public comment on the revision of a currently approved collection. The proposed information collection pertains to the Application and Permit for Permanent Exportation of Firearms (National Firearms Act)—ATF Form 9 (5320.9) that is completed by Federal firearms licensees who have paid the special (occupational) tax, when requesting authorization to deal, manufacture and/or import NFA firearms.

The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires agencies to publish proposed information collections in the Federal Register for public comment before an agency can use the process (generally a form) to collect information from the public. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, this notice provides an additional 30 days for public comment on the extension without change of an existing collection. The proposed information collection pertains to the National Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S.C Chapter 55, authorizes the execution of Environmental Information—ATF Form 5000.29, during the explosives application process, to ensure compliance with the Act. ATF personnel reviews the collected information to determine if there is any adverse impact on the environment due to the applicant’s business operations, or disposal of waste products.

The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires agencies to publish proposed information collections in the Federal Register for public comment before an agency can use the process (generally a form) to collect information from the public. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, this notice provides 60 days for public comment on the extension with change of a currently approved collection. The proposed information collection pertains to required information for maintenance of records showing daily activities in the importation, manufacture, receipt, storage, and disposition of all explosive materials covered under 18 U.S.C. Chapter 40 Explosives. These records must also show where and to whom explosive materials are sent, thereby ensuring that any diversions will be readily apparent, and that ATF will be immediately notified if these materials are lost or stolen.