ATF plans to
discontinue this collection as it is already covered under a
different existing collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2011
9,248,000
0
9,248,000
1
0
1
0
0
0
Under 18 USC 922, ATF requires
firearms licensees to contact the National Instant Criminal
Background Check System (NICS) for a background check before
transferring any firearms to unlicensed individuals. The purpose is
to prevent convicted felons and other prohibited persons from
purchasing firearms from licensed firearms dealers.
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.