Federal Register #RIN 1140AA66

ATF Regulatory Update: Export Control Reform and Conforming References

This regulatory update from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) clarifies and revises federal rules related to arms, munitions, and export/import controls. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), Department of Justice - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement or solicitation - No products or services are being requested - Key Regulatory Changes: - Updates references to the Department of Commerce in ATF regulations - Implements technical and administrative clarifications in 27 CFR Parts 447, 478, and 479 - Revises definitions and procedures for machine guns, arms, and munitions - Aligns ATF regulations with recent changes by the Departments of Commerce and State regarding export and import controls - Includes minor technical amendments for clarity - Notable Requirements: - Updated definitions and references for machine guns - Revised procedures for importation and export control exemptions - No procurement action, bids, or proposals solicited

Description

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is amending Department of Justice regulations to make administrative and technical clarifying revisions. These revisions add conforming references to the Department of Commerce in relevant processes and respond to regulatory changes made by the Departments of Commerce and State that have divided export and temporary import controls between those agencies. The revisions also include minor technical amendments to punctuation for better clarity. The rule is effective on July 6, 2026, and comments are due by June 5, 2026.

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