Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection of eComments Requested; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection; Application and Permit for Permanent Exportation of Firearms (National Firearms Act)-ATF Form 9 (5320.9), 7879 [2021-02120]

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• Department of Justice

[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 2, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 7879]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-02120]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1140-0008]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection of 
eComments Requested; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection; 
Application and Permit for Permanent Exportation of Firearms (National 
Firearms Act)--ATF Form 9 (5320.9)

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

ACTION: 60-Day notice.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), 
Department of Justice (DOJ), 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 (IC) OMB 1140-008 
(Application and Permit for Permanent Exportation of Firearms (National 
Firearms Act)--ATF Form 9 (5320.9)) is being revised due to an increase 
in the total annual respondents and burden hours. Minor changes to 
update of all references from NFA Branch to NFA Division, and to 
request the applicant's email address were also made to the form. The 
proposed IC is also being published to obtain comments from the public 
and affected agencies.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until 
April 5, 2021.

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: James Chancey, NFA Division, either by mail at 244 Needy Road, 
Martinsburg, WV 25405, by email at [email protected], or by 
telephone at 304-616-4594.

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 and Permit for 
Permanent Exportation of Firearms (National Firearms Act).
    3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection:
    Form number (if applicable): ATF Form 9 (5320.9).
    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): Federal Government.
    Abstract: The Application and Permit for Permanent Exportation of 
Firearms (National Firearms Act)--ATF Form 9 (5320.9) is completed by 
Federal firearms licensees who have paid the special (occupational) 
tax, when requesting authorization to deal, manufacture and/or import 
NFA firearms.
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 2,373 
respondents will use the form annually, and it will take each 
respondent approximately 18 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 712 hours, which is equal to 2,373 (# of 
respondents) * .3 (18 minutes).
    7. An Explanation of the Change in Estimates: Due to a higher 
volume of industry submissions for this information collection, both 
the total respondents and burden hours have increased by 590 and 177 
hours respectively, since the last renewal in 2017.
    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: January 27, 2021.
Melody Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2021-02120 Filed 2-1-21; 8:45 am]
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