Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Visitor Access Request-ATF Form 8620.71

The proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register , volume 90, page 2031, on Friday, January 10, 2025, allowing a 60-day comment period. 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;

—Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and/or

—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.

Written comments and recommendations for this information collection should be submitted within 30 days of the publication of this notice on the following website www.reginfo.gov/​public/​do/​PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting “Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments” or by using the search function and entering either the title of the information collection or the OMB Control Number 1140-0120. This information collection request may be viewed at www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to view Department of Justice, information collections currently under review by OMB.

DOJ seeks PRA authorization for this information collection for three (3) years. OMB authorization for an ICR cannot be for more than three (3) years without renewal. The DOJ notes that information collection requirements submitted to the OMB for existing ICRs receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review.

Overview of This Information Collection

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

2. Title of the Form/Collection: Visitor Access Request.

3. Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: ATF Form 8620.71.

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:

Affected Public: State, local and tribal governments and Federal Government.

Abstract: The Visitor Access Request (ATF F 8620.71) is used to collect personally identifiable information to determine if representatives from other federal, state, and local agencies can be granted access to ATF facilities to conduct official business. Information Collection (IC) OMB 1140-0120 is being revised to include the decrease of respondents since the last renewal from 2,000 to 900 resulting in a decrease in the total burden hours from 167 to 75. The privacy act statement for this ICR has also been updated.

5. Obligation To Respond: Voluntary.

6. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 900 respondents.

7. Estimated Time per Respondent: 0.0833 hours. ( printed page 19534)

8. Frequency: Once annually.

9. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 75 total hours.

10. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $4,009.

If additional information is required, contact: Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, United States Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 4W-218 Washington, DC 20530.