Opportunity

Federal Register #11400076

ATF Requests Comments on Revised Explosives Disability Relief Form (ATF Form 5400.31)

Buyer

U.S. Department of Justice, ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives)

Posted

July 17, 2026

Respond By

September 16, 2026

Identifier

11400076

This notice from the Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) seeks public input on a revised information collection form related to explosives regulations. - Government Buyer: - Department of Justice (DOJ) - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) - Purpose: - Request for public comments on the revised ATF Form 5400.31, used for individuals seeking relief from explosives disability - The form is required for individuals prohibited from shipping, transporting, receiving, or possessing explosives who wish to request relief - Key Details: - The process may require interviews with supervisors or coworkers in about half of the cases - Estimated annual burden: 250 hours for 250 respondents - The revision updates the form for plain writing, technical amendments, and changes to the form number and title - No procurement of products or services is involved; this is a regulatory information collection notice, not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

The Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is requesting comments on a proposed revision of a previously approved information collection related to the Request for Relief from Explosives Disability using ATF Form 5400.31. This collection involves individuals who wish to ship, transport, receive, or possess explosive materials but are prohibited from doing so and must request relief from such prohibition. The process includes submitting the form and supporting documents, and in about half the cases, interviewing a supervisor or coworker. The estimated annual burden is 250 hours with approximately 250 respondents.

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