Approved. Expiration date is set at six months to permit reassessment of the retention issue in conjunction with issues raised by the public concerning duplication among collections found in OMB dockets 1512-0006, 1512-0129, 1512-0130, and 1512-0387. The next clearance request for the records retention rule should be submitted as a new request so that it will be placed in a separate OMB docket file. The terms of clearance for this docket dated February 5,1985 remain in effect.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1985
11/30/1985
02/28/1988
5,000,000
0
5,000,000
1,233,000
0
1,233,000
0
0
0
FIREARMS LICENSEES ARE REQUIRED TO KEEP CERTAIN RECORDS FOR THE LIFE OF THE BUSINESS. THE BUREAU NOW PROPOSES TO REDUCE THIS REQUIREMENT TO 20 YEARS FOR THOSE RECORDKEEPING ACTIVITIES IDENTIFIED IN THIS REQUEST.
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.