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The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to forensic firearm training for non-ATF employees. This notice is part of the process for revising a previously approved collection and the ATF is collecting feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements of the collected information. The ATF Form 7110.15 is used to gather information from law enforcement personnel to register and evaluate training on firearms investigations. The deadline for comments is March 10, 2025, and the collection aims to refine the training request process and its efficiency.

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.

The Department of Justice, via the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), is seeking public comments on its proposal to update information collection requirements for renewing a Federal Firearms License (FFL). This involves changes to ATF Form 8 (5310.11) Part II, which is used to renew licenses every three years as required by law. The form has been revised with major updates, including changes to sections and instructions. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of this information collection until January 15, 2025.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is considering removing 49 Division 1.1 explosive chemicals from Appendix A of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) regulations. These chemicals are currently regulated by both CISA and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), which creates a regulatory overlap. By removing these explosives from CFATS, the agency aims to reduce the regulatory burden on facilities overseen by both CISA and ATF, without compromising security. CISA is seeking public comments on this proposal to better understand its potential impact on facility security and regulatory obligations.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), part of the Department of Justice, is seeking public comments on a proposed revision to its information collection process related to the exportation of firearms. The revision involves an increase in the number of respondents and the burden hours required to complete the ATF Form 9 (5320.9), which is necessary for Federal firearms licensees who deal, manufacture, or import NFA firearms. The updates also include minor changes such as updating references from the NFA Branch to the NFA Division, and requesting the applicant's email address. Public comments are invited to address the utility, accuracy, clarity, and burden of the information collection until April 5, 2021.

The Department of Justice (DOJ), specifically its Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), is inviting public comments on a proposed information collection. The new collection, known as the Residency and Citizenship Questionnaire (ATF Form 8620.58), aims to determine if candidates for federal or contractor employment with the ATF meet U.S. residency and citizenship requirements. The collection is estimated to involve 2,000 respondents annually, with each taking approximately 5 minutes to complete, resulting in an estimated total public burden of 167 hours. Comments will be accepted for a period of 60 days until March 15, 2021.

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.

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.

The Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) plans to submit an information collection request regarding the storage of explosive materials for review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This notice invites public comments on the necessity and effectiveness of this collection process. The proposal seeks to update the costs and burden for the entities involved, increasing the number of respondents dramatically from 975 to 10,000, and extending the burden hours from 488 to 5,000 annually. Comments will be accepted until March 10, 2025, through the website reginfo.gov.

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.