Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection; Application for an Amended Federal Firearms License-ATF Form 5300.38, 54641 [2019-22161]

Agencies

• Department of Justice
• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 197 (Thursday, October 10, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Page 54641]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-22161]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

[OMB Number 1140-0040]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection; 
Application for an Amended Federal Firearms License--ATF Form 5300.38

AGENCY: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department 
of Justice

ACTION: 60-Day notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, 
Firearms and Explosives (ATF), will submit the following information 
collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995. The proposed information collection, Application for an Amended 
Federal Firearms License--ATF Form 5300.38 is being revised due to a 
reduction in the number of respondents, responses and public burden 
hours, since the last renewal in 2016.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until 
December 9, 2019.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional comments, 
regarding the estimated public burden or associated response time, 
suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection 
instrument with instructions, or additional information, please 
contact: Tracey Robertson, either by mail at Federal Firearms Licensing 
Center, 244 Needy Road, Martinsburg, WV 25405, by email at 
[email protected], or by telephone at 304-616-4647.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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;
--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.

Overview of This Information Collection

    1. Type of Information Collection (check justification or form 83): 
Revision of a currently approved collection.
    2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Application for an Amended 
Federal Firearms License.
    3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection:
    Form number (if applicable): ATF Form 5300.38.
    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:
    Primary: Business or other for-profit.
    Other (if applicable): Individuals or households.
    Abstract: The Gun Control Act requires that each person applying 
for a Federal Firearms License (FFL) change of address must certify 
compliance with the provisions of the law for the new address. The 
Application for an Amended Federal Firearms License--ATF F 5300.38, is 
used by existing Federal Firearms licensees to change the business 
address of the license and certify compliance. Licensees are required 
to notify ATF of the intent to move any business premises no later than 
30 days prior to the intended move.
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 
10,000 respondents will utilize the form, and it will take each 
respondent approximately 30 minutes to complete their responses.
    6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimated annual public burden associated with 
this collection is 5,000 hours, which is equal to 10,000 (# of 
respondents) * .5 (30 minutes).
    7. An Explanation of the Change in Estimates: The adjustments 
associated with this information collection include a reduction in the 
number of submissions by 8,000. Consequently, the hourly burden has 
reduced by 4,000 hours, while the cost burden decreased by $1,730.
    If additional information is required contact: Melody Braswell, 
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two 
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 3E.405A, Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: October 7, 2019.
Melody Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2019-22161 Filed 10-9-19; 8:45 am]
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