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 Inquiry—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.