Federal Register #OMB 1140-0020

ATF Seeks Public Comment on Revised Firearms Transaction Record Forms

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is seeking public input on proposed revisions to its Firearms Transaction Record forms (ATF Form 5300.9 and 5300.9A). - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), Department of Justice - Purpose: - Request for public comments on revised information collection forms, not a procurement of goods or services - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - Proposed revisions to ATF Form 5300.9 and 5300.9A (Form 4473), used by federal firearms licensees for eligibility verification and background checks - Notable Requirements: - Forms are being simplified and reorganized - Updates to eligibility questions and instructions - Allowance for electronic submission of identification documents - Estimated annual respondents: 22,500,365 - Estimated total annual burden: 5,625,091 hours - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is an information collection activity - Comments are requested on necessity, accuracy, and burden of the forms

Description

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), is submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This request involves revising the previously approved Firearms Transaction Record forms (ATF Form 5300.9 and 5300.9A, known as Form 4473). The form is used by federal firearms licensees to determine if a transferee may lawfully receive a firearm and to initiate a background check. The revision includes changes to simplify and clarify the form, reduce respondent burden, and align it with statutory requirements.

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