Firearms Disabilities for Nonimmigrant Aliens

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
27 CFR 478.124 Firearms Transaction Record 4.1.2020.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-09-28
27 CFR 478.120 Firearms or ammunition imported by or for a nonimmigrant alien 4.1.2020.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-09-28
27 CFR 478.45 Renewal of License 4.1.2020.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-09-28
Justification for 1140-0060 9.21.2021.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-09-28
27 CFR 478.44 Original License 4.1.2020.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-09-28
18 USC 922 Unlawful Acts 12.31.2018.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-09-28

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
12821	Firearms Disabilities for Nonimmigrant Aliens	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1140-0060	ICR Reference No: 202109-1140-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201806-1140-005
Agency/Subagency: DOJ/ATF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Firearms Disabilities for Nonimmigrant Aliens
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/30/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2021
Responses	1,970	1,434
Time Burden (Hours)	134	98
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Nonimmigrant alien information will be used to determine their eligibility to obtain a Federal firearms license, and/or purchase, obtain, possess, or import a firearm. Nonimmigrant aliens must also maintain these documents while in possession of firearms or ammunition in the United States, for verification purposes.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 18 USC 922 Name of Law: Unlawful Acts
  

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 38358	07/20/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 54241	09/30/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Firearms Disabilities for Nonimmigrant Aliens

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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	1,970	1,434	0	536	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	134	98	0	36	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	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: The increase in the total responses and burden hours by 536 and 36 hours respectively, since the last renewal of this IC in 2018, is due to more nonimmigrant aliens applying to obtain and renew FFLs.

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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.     No

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.     No

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: 09/30/2021

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