This collection
is approved under the following terms of clearance: DOJ will begin
use of the revised ATF Form 4473 on October 1, 2005. Prior to
10/1/05, ATF will use the original Form 4473. Furthermore, ATF is
granted approval to use a combined single-question format to
collect data on race and ethnicity. This combined format is
acceptable in certain situations including those related to law
enforcement.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2008
07/31/2008
07/31/2005
10,225,000
0
10,225,000
4,260,417
0
3,408,333
0
0
0
The form is used to determine the
eligibility (under the Gun Control Act) of a person to receive a
firearm from a Federal firearms licensee and to establish the
identity of the buyer.
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.