APPROVED WITH
THE UNDERSTANDING THAT A REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED TO OMB IN JUNE
1985 WITH A REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF THIS FORM. THE REPORT IS TO
REVIEW ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED TO
THE CURRENT QUARTERLY REPORT. AT A MINIMUM, ALTERNATIVE TO BE
CONSIDERED WILL INCLUDE: 1)REQUIRING THE MANUFACTURER TO REVIEW AN
AGENCY MAILING PREPARED FROM THE MOST RECENTLY SUPPLIED DATA AND TO
CERTIFY ITS ACCURACY OR PROVIDE CORRECTED INFORMATION, 2) ARRANGING
FOR RETURN OF PERIODIC MAILINGS WHERE THE MAIL IS UNDELIVERABLE FOR
ANY REASON, AND 3) REPORTING LESS FREQUENTLY THAN QUARTERLY. IN
ADDITION, THE DEPARTMENT IS TO CONSIDER THE ELIMINATION OF THIS
FORM AND THE SUBSTITUTION OF A REGISTRATION FORM. SUCH A FORM
INDICATING THE TYPE, NATURE, AND CALIBER OF EACH WEAPON
MANUFACTURED WOULD BE VALID UNTIL NEW ITEMS WERE MANUFACTURED OR
ONE OR MORE ITEMS WERE DISCONTINUED. THE DEPARTMENTS ANALYSIS OF
THIS ALTERNATIVE IS TO BE PRESENTED IN THE JUNE REPORT.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1985
07/31/1985
11/30/1984
2,000
0
1,750
1,500
0
1,750
0
0
0
THIS FORM IS USED TO COLLECT
STATISTICS ON THE DOMESTIC MANUFACTURE AND EXPORTATION OF FIREARMS.
IT IS THE ONLY GUIDE WHICH PROVIDES THE GOVERNMENT WITH AN ACCURATE
TOTAL OF THE FIREARMS PRODUCED AND EXPORTE IN AND FROM THE UNITED
STATES. THE FORM IS ALSO USED IN CRIMINAL OR COMPLIANCE
INVESTIGATIONS.
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.