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Post by avordvet on May 5, 2014 14:19:34 GMT -5
+$78 million (+6.8%) (+91 positions; +126 agents)Mission: ATF protects our communities from violent criminals, criminal organizations, the illegal use and trafficking of firearms, the illegal use and storage of explosives, acts of arson and bombings, acts of terrorism, and the illegal diversion of alcohol and tobacco products. ATF regulates the firearms and explosives industries and Federal licensees to ensure that the rights afforded to every citizen under the Second Amendment are not diverted for criminal activity or gain. ATF partners with communities, industries, law enforcement, and public safety agencies to safeguard the public through information sharing, training, research, and the use of technology. Resources: The FY 2014 budg et request for ATF totals $1,230 million, which is a 6.8 % increase over FY 2012 Enacted. A rescission of $12.4 million in prior year balances from S&E is also proposed. Organization: ATF is headed by a Director, who is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. During FY 2013, ATF operated a total of 25 Domestic Field Division s. Also, during FY 2013, ATF maintains a presence in 14 international offices in 8 countries. Personnel: The ATF's direct positions for FY 2014 total 5,192 positions. ATF's FY 2014 request includes an increase of 91 positions over the FY 2012 Enacted level of 5,101 direct positions. www.justice.gov/jmd/2014summary/pdf/atf.pdf
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