Application for Alternate Means of Identification of Firearm(s) (Marking Variance)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form ATF F 3311.4 Application for Alternate Means of Identification of Firearm(s) (Marking Variance) Form and Instruction	New
Section 479.102.htm Supplementary Document	2013-11-22
Section 478.92.htm Supplementary Document	2013-11-22
justification marking variance 2-3-14.docx Supporting Statement A	2014-02-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
209477	Application for Alternate Means of Identification of Firearm(s) (Marking Variance) Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1140-0104	ICR Reference No: 201311-1140-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOJ/ATF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Application for Alternate Means of Identification of Firearm(s) (Marking Variance)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 02/07/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/22/2013
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2017	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,282	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	641	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: ATF may authorize other means of identification of firearms(marking variance) upon receipt of a letter application showing that such other identification is reasonable and will not hinder the effective administration of the firearms regulations. ATF F 3311.4 will be used as a letter application for licensed Federal importers and manufacturers to request approval to use an alternate means for identifying firearms.

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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:
	78 FR 45274	07/26/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 59720	09/27/2013
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
Application for Alternate Means of Identification of Firearm(s) (Marking Variance)	ATF F 3311.4	Application for Alternate Means of Identification of Firearm(s) (Marking Variance)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	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	1,282	0	0	1,282	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	641	0	0	641	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: Open interpretation of which information is required from industry members to submit marking variance requests, results in incomplete requests and increased efforts (by the industry and the government) to obtain information required to process requests and delays ATF's response time. Therefore, ATF believes the use of a universal form and uniform method to request marking variances will streamline the application process.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government:

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? 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? Uncollected

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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: 11/22/2013

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