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.
The decrease in the number of
respondents is the result of removing local agencies from Michigan
from the sample that were determined to be ineligible to
participate in the FIST collection because they no longer conduct
firearm background check activities.
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.