Approved for a
limited period to provide time for BATF to submit a new clearance
request containing a revised justification explaining in detail the
uses made of the information collected. Particular attenti should
be paid to the use of information concerning the production totals
for individual firms. BATF should report on the status of the
proposed new preprinted form and the priority status assigned to
this project.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1985
11/30/1985
07/31/1985
3,200
0
2,000
2,400
0
1,500
0
0
0
ATF COLLECTS, COMPILES AND PUBLISHES
STATISTICS SUMMARIZING PRODUCTION AND EXPORTATION OF FIREARMS BY
TYPE. THESE STATISTICS ARE VITAL IN TH IT ENABLES BOTH INDUSTRY AND
ATF TO IDENTIFY CURRENT TRENDS RELATING TO FIREARMS PRODUCTION AND
EXPORTATION. THIS FORM IS THE ONLY VEHICLE WHICH PROVIDES THE
GOVERNMENT WITH AN ACCURATE TOTAL OF THE FIREARMS PRODUCED IN AND
EXPORTED FROM THE U.S. THIS 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.