Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Defense Articles

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form ATF 6 Part 1 (5330 Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Defense Articles	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Non-substantive Change Justification for OMB 1140-0005 8.14.19.docx	Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	Uploaded 2019-08-14	Available
27 CFR Part 447.11 Meaning of Terms 4.1.2019.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-10-23	Available
26 USC 5844 Importation 2017 edition.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-10-23	Available
22 USC 2778 Control of Arms Exports and Imports 2017 edition.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-10-23	Available
Justification for OMB 1140-0005 Final.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2019-10-23	Available
27 CFR 478.129 Record Retention 4.1.2019.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-10-28	Available
18 USC 925 Crimes and Criminal Procedure - Chapter 44 Firearms 2017 edition.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-10-23	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
12708	Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Defense Articles	Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1140-0005	ICR Reference No: 201910-1140-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201908-1140-001
Agency/Subagency: DOJ/ATF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Defense Articles
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 12/19/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/28/2019
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2022	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2019
Responses	10,000	0	10,000
Time Burden (Hours)	6,500	0	6,500
Cost Burden (Dollars)	3,087	0	3,087

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Abstract: The Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition, and Defense Articles (ATF Form 6 - Part I (5330.3A)) allows ATF to determine if the article(s) described on the application qualifies for importation. It also serves as authorization for the importer.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 26 USC 5844 Name of Law: Importation
   US Code: 18 USC 925 Name of Law: Crimes and Criminal Procedure
   US Code: 22 USC 2778 Name of Law: Control of Arms Exports and Imports
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 37678	08/01/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 53178	10/04/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Defense Articles	ATF 6 Part 1 (5330.3A)	Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Defense Articles

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	10,000	10,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	6,500	6,500	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	3,087	3,087	0	0	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $6,000

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

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 10/28/2019

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