Under 18 USC 842 (f), ATF requires
inventory records of explosive materials kept by licensees and
permittees in order to determine whether any unlawful diversions of
explosive materials have occurred. The records show the explosive
material inventories of those persons engaged in various activities
within the explosives industry and are used by the government as
initial figures from which an audit trail can be developed during
the course of a compliance inspection or criminal
investigation.
US Code:
18 USC Chapter 40 Name of Law: Importation of Manufacture
Distribution and Storage of Explosives
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.