Department of Justice Seeks Comments on ATF Program for Relief from Firearm Disabilities
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), part of the Department of Justice, is asking for public comments. The request is about an information collection program. This program is called “Certifying Qualifying State Relief from Disabilities Program.”
The ATF wants to keep collecting information for this program. They are sending a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve it again. This is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
What is the Program?
The program comes from the NICS Improvement Act. This Act helps make sure states report mental health records. These records can prevent someone from buying a firearm if they are not allowed to. States can get grants to help them make these reports better. But to get the grants, a state must have a program. This program lets people who were not allowed to have a firearm because of a mental health decision ask for that right back. A state official must certify to ATF that such a program exists.
Details about the Collection
- Type of Collection: This is an extension of a collection that was already approved before.
- Form Number: ATF Form 3210.12.
- Who Responds: State, local, and tribal governments. Responding is needed if they want to get or keep grant funding.
- How Often: Each respondent will complete the collection once every year.
- Time Needed: It takes about 15 minutes (0.25 hours) for each person to complete.
- Number of Respondents: ATF expects about 10 responses every year.
- Total Time Spent: All together, this will add up to about 2.5 hours per year.
- Total Cost: The estimated cost for all respondents together is $120 a year.
Table—Estimated Annual Burden and Cost
| Activity | Number of Respondents | Frequency | Total Annual Responses | Time per Response | Total Burden (hours) | Hourly Rate | Monetized Value of Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete | 10 | 1 | 10 | 0.25 | 2.5 | $47.92 | $120 |
How to Comment
Comments will be accepted for 60 days. The deadline is October 6, 2025. People can send suggestions or talk about the time needed to respond. Comments can also suggest better ways to collect the information.
Contact Information
For more information or to get a copy of the collection form, contact Pamela Eisert, FIPB, at ATF. The address is 99 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20226. You can also email or call 202-648-7190.
If you need more information, you can contact Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer, at the U.S. Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 4W-218, Washington, DC.
Official Notice
This notice was signed on July 31, 2025, by Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
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