Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension of a Previously Approved Collection; Furnishing of Explosives Samples

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 ( printed page 19002) 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: Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 843(i)(1), ATF requires licensed manufacturers and importers and persons who manufacture or import explosives materials or ammonium nitrate to submit samples at the request of the Director. This collection of information is contained in 27 CFR 555.110.

Overview of This Information Collection

1. Type of Information Collection: Extension of a previously approved collection.

2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Furnishing of Explosives Samples.

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 the obligation to respond: Affected Public: State, local and Tribal governments, individuals or households, Private Sector-for or not for profit institutions, Federal Government. The obligation to respond is mandatory per 18 U.S.C. 843(i)(1).

5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 100 respondents will respond to this collection once annually, and it will take each respondent approximately 30 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 50 total hours, which is equal to 100 (total respondents) * 1 (# of response per respondent) * 0.5 (30 minutes).

7. An estimate of the total annual cost burden associated with the collection, if applicable: ATF estimates an additional cost to each respondent of $20 for the cost of the explosive materials. The total cost of the materials is therefore $2,000 (100 respondents * $20). However, the regulations at 27 CFR 555.110 provide for reimbursement of the cost of the materials. Therefore, this cost is reported as 0.

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