Department of Justice
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Supporting Statement
1140-0084
ATF F 6NIA (5330.3D), Application and Permit For Temporary Importation of Firearms and Ammunition By Nonimmigrant Aliens
Justification
Necessity of Information Collection
Importation of firearms and ammunition by nonimmigrant aliens into the United States is subject to the provisions of Public Law No.105-277 (1998); 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (15); 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(5); 27 C.F.R. Part 478. Pursuant to Public Law Number 105-277 (1999), Congress created, with certain exceptions, a new category of persons prohibited from shipping, transporting, receiving, and possessing firearms and ammunition. ATF interprets this category to be aliens in a nonimmigrant classification under section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)).
ATF regulations prohibit nonimmigrant aliens from importing firearms, parts or accessories for firearms, or ammunition, unless the nonimmigrant alien qualifies for one of the five exceptions or receives a waiver.
The vast majority of users are Canadians applying to temporarily import firearms into the United States. The form 6NIA asks for additional information (firearms possession license number and/or firearms possession and acquisition license number and firearms registration certificate number) for any firearms imported from Canada. Canadian law requires all firearms to be registered and the person who possess them to be licensed.
Needs and Uses
The data provided on this form will be used by ATF to determine: (1) if the firearm(s) and ammunition described on the application qualify for importation; (2) to determine if the nonimmigrant alien falls within an exception to the general prohibition on nonimmigrant aliens possessing firearms and ammunition; (3) to determine if the nonimmigrant alien is otherwise prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition under the Gun Control Act, and (4) to serve as authorization for the U.S. Customs Service to allow the listed articles entry into the United States.
Use of Information Technology
Users will have access to a fillable version of this form at ATF’s website. ATF does not have the capability to accept electronic submissions. Individuals with disabilities (508 Compliant) can access this form.
Efforts to Identify Duplication
ATF uses a uniform subject classification system to identify duplication and to ensure that any similar information already available cannot be used or modified for use for the purpose of this information collection.
Minimizing Burden on Small Business
This collection does not impact small businesses.
Consequences of Not Conducting or Less Frequent Collection
If the information on this form is not completed and submitted, the applicant may not be able to import their firearms or ammunition into the United States.
Special Circumstances
There are no special circumstances regarding this collection. This information collection requirement is conducted in a manner consistent with 5 CFR 1320.6, Controlling Paperwork Burdens on the Public.
Public Comments and Consultations
ATF Chief Counsel was consulted during the creation of this form. A 60-day and 30-day notice was published in the Federal Register to solicit comments from the general public. No comments were received.
Provision of Payment or Gifts to Respondents
No payment or gift is associated with this collection.
Assurance of Confidentiality
This information will be maintained in a secure room in ATF headquarters. Confidentiality is not assured.
Justification for Sensitive Questions
The applicants’ race, date of birth, and place of birth will be used to determine if the applicant is prohibited fro possessing firearms and ammunition under the Gun Control Act.
Estimate of Respondent’s Burden
The estimated average burden associated with this collection of information is 30 minutes per respondent. The number of respondents is 15,000 and the total number of annual responses is 15,000. The total burden is 7,500 (15,000 respondents x 30 minutes to complete the form).
Estimate of Cost Burden
There is no cost to the respondent associated with this information collection. The form can be faxed to ATF.
Cost to Federal Government
Estimates of annual cost to the Federal Government for 6,000 copies are:
Printing $500.00
Labor $1,000.00
Total $1,500.00
Reason for Change in Burden
There are no program changes or adjustments associated with this collection. There are no changes in burden from the previous submission.
Anticipated Publication Plan and Schedule
The results of this collection will not be published.
Display of Expiration Date
ATF does not request approval to not display the expiration date of OMB approval for this collection.
Exception to the Certification Statement
There are no exceptions to the certification statement.
This collection does not employ statistical methods.
| File Type | application/msword |
| File Title | Department of Justice |
| Author | ATF |
| Last Modified By | ATF |
| File Modified | 2009-09-14 |
| File Created | 2003-03-10 |