85 FR 110 pg. 35110 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension Without Change of a Currently Approved Collection; Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act Registration Form—ATF Form 5070.1

Type: NOTICEVolume: 85Number: 110Page: 35110
Docket number: [OMB Number 1140-0098]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2020-12361 Filed 6-5-20; 8:45 am]
Agency: Justice Department
Sub Agency: Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
Official PDF Version:  PDF Version
Page: 35110

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

[OMB Number 1140-0098]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension Without Change of a Currently Approved Collection; Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act Registration Form-ATF Form 5070.1

AGENCY:

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department of Justice.

ACTION:

60-Day notice.

SUMMARY:

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection (IC) is also being published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

DATES:

Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until August 7, 2020.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

If you have additional comments, regarding the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions, or additional information, please contact: David Marshall, Operational Intelligence Division, internet Investigations Center either by mail at 99 New York Avenue NE, 90 K-250, Washington, DC 20226, by email at David.Marshall@atf.gov, or by telephone at 202-648-7118.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points:

-Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;

-Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

-Evaluate whether and if so how the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected can be enhanced; and

-Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

Overview of This Information Collection

(1) Type of Information Collection (check justification or form 83): Extension without change of a currently approved collection.

(2) The Title of the Form/Collection: Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act Registration Form.

(3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection:

Form number (if applicable): ATF Form 5070.1.

Component: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U.S. Department of Justice.

(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract:

Primary: Business or other for-profit.

Other (if applicable): None.

Abstract: Any person who sells, transfers, or ships for profit cigarettes and/or smokeless tobacco in interstate commerce, must register with ATF using the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act Registration Form-ATF Form 5070.1.

(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 400 respondents will utilize the form annually, and it will take each respondent approximately 60 minutes to complete their responses.

(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The estimated annual public burden associated with this collection is 400 hours, which is equal to 400 (# of respondents) * 1 (# of responses per respondents) * 1 (60 minutes or time taken to complete each response).

(7) An Explanation of the Change in Estimates: Due to an increase in both the wage and postage rates, the total public cost burden has risen from $9,396 in 2017 to 13,542 currently.

If additional information is required contact: Melody Braswell, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 3E.405A, Washington, DC 20530.

Dated: June 3, 2020.

Melody Braswell,

Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.

[FR Doc. 2020-12361 Filed 6-5-20; 8:45 am]

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