Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
No
Regular
04/27/2021
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
1,073
0
537
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.
BJS anticipates that the burden
will increase from the average of 25 minutes to 30 minutes for the
2019/2020 collection only because both 2019 and 2020 data will be
collected on the same form. BJS anticipates that the respondent
burden will return to the previous average of 25 minutes per
respondent annually for the 2021 and 2022 collections.
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.