Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection of eComments Requested; Request for Restricted 922(o) Machine Gun (National Firearms Act)-ATF Form 5320.24, 23466 [2023-07958]

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

[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 73 (Monday, April 17, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 23466]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-07958]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

[OMB 1140-NEW]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection of 
eComments Requested; Request for Restricted 922(o) Machine Gun 
(National Firearms Act)--ATF Form 5320.24

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) 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 
June 16, 2023.

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, contact: 
Connor Brandt, National Firearms Act Division either by mail at 244 
Needy Road, Martinsburg, WV 25405, by email at [email protected], 
or by telephone at 304-616-4500.

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): 
New information collection.
    2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Request for Restricted 922(o) 
Machine Gun (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 5320.24.
    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, Federal Government, State, 
local or Tribal Government.
    Other (if applicable): Individuals or households, Not-for-profit 
Institutions, or Farms.
    Abstract: The Request for Restricted 922(o) Machine Gun (National 
Firearms Act) (NFA)--ATF Form 5320.24 must be filed by Federal Firearms 
Licensees who have paid the special (occupational) tax to import, 
manufacture, deal in, or transfer an NFA firearm to a similarly 
qualified licensee. The completed ATF Form 5320.24 will also serve as 
supporting documentation for the Application for Tax-Exempt Transfer of 
Firearm and Registration to Special Occupational Taxpayer--ATF Form 3 
(5320.3) (ATF Form 3), which must be completed by a law enforcement 
authority requesting demonstration of 922(o) restricted machineguns.
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 1,850 
respondents will respond to this collection once annually, and it will 
take each respondent approximately 20 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 616 hours, which is equal to 1,850 (total 
respondents) * 1 (# of response per respondent) * .333333 (20 minutes 
or the time taken to prepare each response).
    7. An Explanation of the Change in Estimates: This is a new 
collection that affects the public burden. There are a total 1,850 
responses and respondents to this collection. The total burden hours 
are 616. However, there is no public cost burden associated with this 
collection which has electronic submission capability.
    If additional information is required contact: John Carlson, 
Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Office of the 
Chief Information Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice 
Management Division, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, Mail 
Stop 3.E-206, Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: April 11, 2023.
John Carlson,
Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, U.S. 
Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2023-07958 Filed 4-14-23; 8:45 am]
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