Firearms Inquiry Statistics (FIST) Program

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Tally Sheet for FIST Purchase Permit Statistics	Form	Modified	Available
Attachment IX. Local Agency Sample Breakdown By Size.xlsx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-02-18	Available
Attachment VIII. Estimated Standard Errors, 2009 FIST.xlsx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-02-18	Available
Attachment VI. Draft Phone Script.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-02-18	Available
Attachment V. Draft thank you note.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-02-18	Available
Attachment IV.Survey Cover Letter Sent to Local Agencies.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-02-18	Available
Attachment III. Survey Cover Letter Sent to States that Do Not Publish Data Online.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-02-18	Available
Attachment II. Survey Cover Letter Sent to State Agencies that Publish Data Online.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-02-18	Available
Attachment I. Prenotice letter.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-02-18	Available
BJS Response to OMB pass back comments_FIST Final.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-02-18	Repair queued
Attachment VII Revised OMB Supporting Statement Part A10 (4) Final.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2011-02-18	Available
FIST OMB Supporting Statement Part B Statistical Methods Final.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2011-02-18	Available
authority.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-03-07	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
45623	Tally Sheet for FIST Purchase Permit Statistics	Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1121-0314	ICR Reference No: 201010-1121-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200704-1121-001
Agency/Subagency: DOJ/OJP	Agency Tracking No: BJS
Title: Firearms Inquiry Statistics (FIST) Program
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 02/20/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/22/2010
Terms of Clearance: OMB looks forward to receiving with BJS's plan for implementing a web response option a plan to addressing possible response mode effects. In addition, OMB looks forward to a new analysis of sample design and size needed to meet precision requirements after one round of experience with new procedures.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2014	36 Months From Approved
Responses	653	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	163	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The FIST program collects information on background checks conducted by State and local agencies related to firearms transfers. These State and local data are combined with FBI background check data to produce National estimates.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 105 - 251 301 Name of Law: Crime Identification Technology Act of 1998
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 52026	08/24/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 66136	10/27/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Tally Sheet for FIST Purchase Permit Statistics	None, None, None	Tally Sheet for Concealed and Carry Permits ,   Special Tally Sheet for Purchase Permit ,   State Reporting Agencies Form

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	653	0	0	653	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	163	0	0	163	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a reintatement of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired. The burden change reflects a change from collecting the data bi-annually to annually.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $325,400

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 11/22/2010

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