ATF clarified
the statement in #8 of the supporting statement regarding external
consultations. Per discussions with DOJ clearance office, OMB is
approving the ICR for one year. Please evaluate any comments
relating to the ICR that may have been received as part of the
March ICR. ATF may request an additional 2 years without additional
notice and comment.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2004
12/31/2004
11/30/2003
2,400
0
22,800
792
0
7,227
1,000
0
0
The purpose of this collection is to
enable ATF to determine whether limited permittees have exceeded
the number of receipts of explosive materials they are allowed and
to determine the eligibility of such persons to purchase explosive
materials.
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.