Extended through
March 1997 to provide the Department time to ensure that this
collection adequately explains the length of time that records are
to be maintained by the person making the sale or disposition. The
Federal Register Notice for extension of this approval should note
the treatment of the retention period, and the narrative
justification should provide an explanation of the basis of the
records retention requirement.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1997
03/31/1997
09/30/1995
40,000
0
0
8,000
0
8,000
0
0
0
This form is used by ATF to develop
investigative leads and patterns of criminal activity. It
identifies possible handgun traffickers in the illegal market. Its
use along the border identifies possible international
traffickers.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.