Department of Justice
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Information Collection Request
OMB 1140-0073
Furnishing of Samples
Necessity of Information Collection
ATF is responsible for enforcing Title XI of the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970 (the Act) and implementing regulations contained at 27 CFR Part 555. Subtitle C of Public Law No. 107-296, the Safe Explosives Act, enacted November 25, 2003, amended the Act to require that: “Licensed manufacturers and importers and persons who manufacture or import explosive materials or ammonium nitrate shall, when required by the Director, furnish; i. Samples of explosive materials or ammonium nitrate, ii. Information on the chemical composition of these materials, and iii. Any other information the Director deems appropriate.” This requirement is specified at 27 CFR § 555.110.
Needs and Uses
This information will be used by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for law enforcement, regulatory, classification and scientific or research purposes.
Use of Information Technology
The use of information technology does not apply to this collection. The respondent must furnish the actual sample to ATF.
Efforts to Identify Duplication
There is no duplication associated with this collection. No other sources request this information.
Minimizing Burden on Small Business
This collection will not substantially affect small businesses.
Consequences of not conducting or less frequent Collection
ATF must be able to identify the explosive materials or the ammonium nitrate. Without this information collection individuals could manufacture or import dangerous materials.
Special Circumstances
This collection may require respondents to submit proprietary information. Such information will be protected under normal ATF disclosure practices.
Public Comments and Consultations
No comments were received during the 60-day Federal Register Notice period. However, a 30-day FR notice will be published to solicit public comments.
Provision of Payments or Gifts to Respondents
No payment or gift is associated with this collection.
Assurance of Confidentiality
The samples of explosive materials or ammonium nitrate are kept in a secure location at the ATF laboratory. Confidentiality is not assured.
Justification for Sensitive Questions
No questions of a sensitive nature are asked.
We estimate that there are a total 100 respondents who provide responses to this information collection request once per year. The total number of responses is also 100. Each respondent will take approximately 30 minutes to submit the samples and required documentation. This estimate includes time to read any relevant materials, gather the samples, and prepare any necessary documentation. The total annual burden hours associated with this burden request is 50 hours.
Estimate of Cost Burden
ATF estimates a cost burden of $20.00 to the respondent. The cost is estimated at $20 x 100= $2,000. The regulations at 27 CFR Section 555.110 provide for reimbursement for the cost of the materials. Therefore, the cost to the respondent will be reported as 0.
Cost to Federal Government
There is no cost to the Federal government.
Reason for Change in Burden
There are no program changes or adjustments associated with this collection.
Anticipate Publication Plan and Schedule
The results of this collection will not be published.
Display of Expiration Date
ATF does not request approval to omit the Office of Management and Budget expiration date for this collection.
Exception to the Certification Statement
There are no exceptions to the certification statement.
This Collections of Information Employs No Statistical Methods.
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| Author | Scheddel, Anita |
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| File Created | 2022-05-27 |