BJS may resubmit
this request to continue annual data collection after release of
the 2016 and 2017 reference year data collected under the previous
clearance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2020
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2020
1,044
0
1,044
435
0
435
0
0
0
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. A no
material/non substantive change is requested to add four new
questions to the survey instrument to better understand the
processes followed by state and local checking agencies to track
reasons for denial of firearm applications.
PL:
Pub.L. 105 - 251 301 Name of Law: Crime Identification
Technology Act of 1998
US Code: 34
USC 10132 Name of Law: The Justice Systems Improvement Act
There is no change in
individual respondent burden. The estimate is based on 100 percent
response rate for the 1,091 agencies at 25 minutes per agency.
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.