Request for ATF Background Investigation Information

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form ATF F 8620.65 Request for ATF Background Investigation Information Form and Instruction	Modified
Electronic Copy of Executive Order 13764.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-04-03
Non Substantive Change Justification for OMB 1140-0105 ( ATF F 8620.65).docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2020-05-27
Justification for OMB 1140-0105 (ATF F 8620.65) 4.3.2020.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-04-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
209758	Request for ATF Background Investigation Information Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1140-0105	ICR Reference No: 202004-1140-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201702-1140-001
Agency/Subagency: DOJ/ATF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Request for ATF Background Investigation Information
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 06/02/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/28/2020
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2023	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2020
Responses	300	0	300
Time Burden (Hours)	25	0	25
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Other Federal, state and local agency representatives requesting ATF background investigation information, must complete the Request for ATF Background Investigation Information - ATF Form 8620.65, as an official request for the information. ATF will make an authorized disclosure determination based on the type of agency requesting the information and the reason for the request. ATF will maintain the completed form as an official record of the request for information from the other agency.

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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:
	85 FR 4704	01/27/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 19160	04/06/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Request for ATF Background Investigation Information	ATF F 8620.65	Request for ATF Background Investigation Information

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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	300	300	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	25	25	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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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.     Yes

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.     Yes

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: 04/07/2020

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