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Search Results: agency_names:"Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau"

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10598
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), under the Department of Justice, is looking to gather public comments on a new information collection form called the Reciprocity Questionnaire (ATF Form 8620.59). This form aims to check if a job candidate has already completed a background investigation or polygraph with another federal agency. About 2,000 respondents are expected to fill out this form each year, taking around 10 minutes each to complete it. Public comments on the collection are welcome until March 24, 2021, and should cover the necessity, accuracy, enhancement, or burden of the proposed collection.

    Simple Explanation

    The ATF is asking people to share their thoughts about a new form that checks if someone already did a security check for a job somewhere else. It takes just about 10 minutes to fill out, and they want to hear from everyone about it until March 24, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7106
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is seeking public comments on their proposal to extend an existing information collection related to arson and explosives training registration for non-ATF employees. They plan to submit this request to the Office of Management and Budget for review. The collection involves ATF Form 6310.1, which is used by law enforcement officials at various government levels to apply for training. Approximately 500 respondents are expected annually, with each taking about 6 minutes to complete the form, resulting in a total estimated annual burden of 50 hours.

    Simple Explanation

    The ATF wants to hear what people think about a form they use when other law enforcement officials ask to join special training. They want to make sure people have a chance to share their thoughts before continuing to use this form.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 578
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), part of the Department of Justice, is requesting public comments on a new information collection related to the Prohibited Persons Questionnaire. This questionnaire, known as ATF Form 8620.57, will be used to assess whether a candidate for federal or contractor employment at the ATF is banned from possessing or receiving firearms or explosives under specific U.S. laws. The public is encouraged to submit comments on the necessity, accuracy, and methods of the proposed collection by March 8, 2021. The questionnaire is expected to be completed by approximately 2,000 individuals annually, taking about 5 minutes each, resulting in a total yearly public burden of 167 hours.

    Simple Explanation

    The ATF wants to know what people think about a new form they created to check if someone isn't allowed to have guns or explosives when they apply for certain jobs. They are asking people to share their thoughts by March 8, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7745
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is seeking public comments on a proposed extension, with changes, of an existing information collection. This involves the Report of Multiple Sale or Other Disposition of Certain Riflesβ€”ATF Form 3310.12, which must be completed by firearms dealers in certain U.S. states for specific types of rifle sales. The proposed changes note a reduction in the number of respondents and associated public burden since the last review. Comments are open for 30 days, and the public is encouraged to give feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and utility of the information collected.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants people to share their thoughts on a special paper that gun shops have to fill out when they sell certain rifles. They want to change how this works, and they hope to hear ideas from everyone to make it better.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7567
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is seeking public comment on the continuation of its Environmental Information collection process, using ATF Form 5000.29. This process ensures compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act during the explosives application process and assesses any environmental impacts from applicants' business practices. Approximately 680 respondents are expected to complete the form annually, with each taking around 30 minutes. Comments on this collection can be submitted until March 1, 2021, through the federal website provided.

    Simple Explanation

    The ATF wants people to tell them what they think about filling out Form 5000.29, which is a form used to check that making or using explosives won't hurt the environment. They're collecting thoughts on this because they have to make sure everything is safe and done by the rules.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3196
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) of the Department of Justice is proposing an information collection regarding the records related to the importation, storage, and use of explosives. They aim to ensure safety and accountability by tracking daily activities of businesses dealing with explosives under Title 18 U.S.C. Chapter 40. The public and affected agencies are encouraged to provide comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this collection within 60 days. It is estimated that 9,411 respondents will participate annually, with each taking approximately 12.6 hours to maintain these records.

    Simple Explanation

    The ATF wants to know what happens when businesses use or store explosives, like firecrackers, to keep everyone safe. They want people's feedback on how easy it is to give them this information and estimate that each business will spend about 12.6 hours a year on it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7567
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), under the Department of Justice, is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to imported firearms, ammunition, and defense articles. This request, detailed in ATF Form 6A (5330.3C), involves determining whether imported items meet legal criteria. Individuals, households, businesses, and non-profit institutions are asked to participate, and the estimated time to complete the form is 35 minutes. Comments on the necessity and potential improvements of this collection will be accepted until March 1, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who make rules about guns and safety want to know what people think about a form they use to check if items brought into the country, like weapons, follow the laws. They're asking everyone to spend about half an hour filling it out and giving their ideas on how to make it better.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8036
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), within the Department of Justice, has issued a 60-day notice to gather public comments on its proposed information collection. This collection involves the Police Check Inquiryβ€”ATF Form 8620.42, which gathers personal information to determine if individuals meet the requirements for access to certain ATF facilities. Approximately 1,000 respondents are expected to fill out the form each year, with an average completion time of about 5 minutes. Public comments are welcome until April 5, 2021, to address concerns such as the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the information collection process.

    Simple Explanation

    The ATF, which is part of the Department of Justice, wants to know what people think about a form (ATF Form 8620.42) they use to check if someone can enter special places. People can say what they think about this form until April 5, 2021, and around 1,000 people are asked to fill it out each year.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7568
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), part of the Department of Justice, is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection. This collection involves the Application and Permit for Temporary Importation of Firearms and Ammunition by Nonimmigrant Aliens using ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D). The proposed extension would require individuals and households to provide information when temporarily importing firearms for activities like hunting. The estimated time to complete the form is 30 minutes, and the agency anticipates about 15,000 respondents annually.

    Simple Explanation

    The ATF, a branch of the Department of Justice, wants to check what people think about a permission form that lets visitors from other countries bring guns and bullets into the U.S. for activities like hunting. They think it will take about 30 minutes to fill out the form, and many people will use it each year, but they don't explain exactly why they are changing the form or how they estimated the 30 minutes.