Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Defense Articles

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form ATF 6 Part 1 (5330 Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Defense Articles Form and Instruction	Modified
27 CFR Part 447.11 Meaning of Terms.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-08-22
26 USC 5844 Importation.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-08-22
22 USC 2778 Control of Arms Exports and Imports.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-08-22
1140-0005 Justification 8-10-2016 Final V3.doc Supporting Statement A	2016-08-24
27 CFR 478.129.htm Supplementary Document	2008-09-16
Crimes and Criminal Procedure - 18 USC Section 925 - US Code.htm Supplementary Document	2008-09-16

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
12708	Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Defense Articles Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1140-0005	ICR Reference No: 201608-1140-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201405-1140-001
Agency/Subagency: DOJ/ATF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Defense Articles
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/31/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/31/2016
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2019	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2016
Responses	10,000	0	6,500
Time Burden (Hours)	6,500	0	3,250
Cost Burden (Dollars)	3,087	0	1,715

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Abstract: The data provided on ATF Form 6 (5330.3A) Part I, Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition, and Implements of War, is to allow ATF to determine if the article(s) described on the application qualifies for importation by the importer, and to serve as the authorization for the importer.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 18 USC 925 Name of Law: Crimes and Criminal Procedure
   US Code: 22 USC 2778 Name of Law: Control of Arms Exports and Imports
   US Code: 26 USC 5844 Name of Law: Importation
  

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:
	81 FR 36583	06/07/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 56696	08/22/2016
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
Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Defense Articles	ATF 6 Part 1 (5330.3A)	Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Defense Articles

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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	10,000	6,500	0	3,500	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	6,500	3,250	0	3,250	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	3,087	1,715	0	1,372	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: The adjustments for the submission of this collection from 2014 are as follows: a 3,500 increase in the number of respondents, a 3,250 increase in the burden hours, and a $1,372 increase in the cost. The increases are due to program office discretion and an extension of the period of validity from one year to two years.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $6,000

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: 08/31/2016

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