Authorization for Release of Information

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form ATF Form 8620.56 Authorization for Release of Information Form and Instruction	New
Executive Order 13764 1.17.2017.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-08-10
Executive Order 13467 7.2.2008.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-08-09
Justification for OMB 1140-NEW (ATF Form 8620.56) 8.3.2021.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-08-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
248777	Authorization for Release of Information Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202108-1140-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOJ/ATF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Authorization for Release of Information
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/13/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	2,000	0
Time Burden (Hours)	167	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,000	0

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Abstract: The Authorization for Release of Information - ATF Form 8620.56 will be used to determine if a candidate complies with personnel security requirements and is suitable for Federal or contractor employment at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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:
	86 FR 28147	05/25/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 43566	08/09/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Authorization for Release of Information	ATF Form 8620.56	Authorization for Release of Information

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	2,000	0	0	2,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	167	0	0	167	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,000	0	0	2,000	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection that has an impact on the public. There are 2,000 respondents who use this collection, and it takes 5 minutes for each respondent to prepare their responses for a total annual burden of 167 hours. The total public cost associated with this collection is $ 2,000.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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? No

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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: 08/13/2021

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