Voluntary Appeal File Brochure

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form UnNumbered Voluntary Appeal File Brochure Form and Instruction	Modified
83i Fillable.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-07-11
Supporting Statement A.docx Supporting Statement A	2019-07-11

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
11851	Voluntary Appeal File Brochure Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1110-0043	ICR Reference No: 201904-1110-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200807-1110-001
Agency/Subagency: DOJ/FBI	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Voluntary Appeal File Brochure
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/30/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/09/2019
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2022	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2011
Responses	4,000	0	12,500
Time Burden (Hours)	2,000	0	31,250
Cost Burden (Dollars)	73,600	0	230,000

---

Abstract: The Voluntary Appeal File was established to prevent extended delays and erroneous denials pursuant to 28 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 25.9(b)(1), (2), and (3)

---

Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 28 USC CFR, Part 25 Name of Law: Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993
   US Code: 28 USC CFR, Part 25.9 Name of Law: Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

---

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

---

Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 13718	04/05/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 27360	06/12/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

---

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Voluntary Appeal File Brochure	UnNumbered, UnNumbered	Voluntary Appeal File (VAF) Brochure ,   Voluntary Appeal File (VAF) Electronic Online Application Process

---

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	4,000	12,500	0	-8,500	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,000	31,250	0	-29,250	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	73,600	230,000	0	-156,400	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to: Using Information Technology

Short Statement: Cost to the government has significantly decreased due to the ability to refer applicants to the NICS website to obtain copies of the brochure online. The addition of an online process will decrease the time burden and financial burden on the applicants.

---

Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,780

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

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

---

Common Form ICR:  No

---

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: 08/09/2019

---