Federal Register #OMB 1140-0040

ATF Requests Public Comments on Revised Federal Firearms License Amendment Form

This opportunity is a request for public comments on a revised government form, not a procurement action. - Government Buyer: - Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) - OEMs and Vendors: - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) (as the form originator) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - Request is for public feedback on the revised ATF Form 5300.38 (Application to Amend Federal Firearms License) - Notable Requirements: - The revised form is used by Federal Firearms Licensees to notify ATF of business location changes and certify compliance with state/local laws - Revision aims to reduce public burden and improve clarity - Estimated 6,703 respondents annually, with each response taking about 15 minutes - Updates include technical amendments, improved instructions, and plain writing formatting - The form is now fully electronic - No contract, purchase, or vendor competition is involved in this notice

Description

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), is submitting an information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection involves the Application to Amend Federal Firearms License using ATF Form 5300.38, which licensees must submit to notify ATF of proposed location changes and certify compliance with state and local requirements. The form has been revised to reduce burden and improve clarity, with an estimated 6,703 respondents annually, each taking approximately 15 minutes to complete. Comments on this collection are requested by September 15, 2026.

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