Approved for 18
months while ATF works towards making this collection fully
electronic. DOJ is reminded that the Government Paperwork
Elimination Act requires Federal agencies, by October 21, 2003, to
allow individuals or entities that deal with the agencies the
option to submit information or transact with the agency
electronically, when practicable, and to maintain records
electronically, when practicable.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2016
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2014
75
0
75
15
0
15
0
0
0
The information requested on this form
is necessary to process requests from prospective students to
attend the ATF National Firearms Examiner Academy and to acquire
firearms and toolmark examiner training. The information collection
is used to determine the eligibility of the applicant.
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.