Federal Register #1140-0097

ATF Seeks Comments on Revised Water Quality Compliance Form for Explosives Manufacturers

This opportunity involves a request for public comments from the Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) regarding a revised information collection process: - Government Buyer: - Department of Justice (DOJ) - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) - Purpose: - Soliciting feedback on revisions to ATF Form 5400.30, which collects supplemental information on water quality considerations from explosives manufacturers - Target Audience: - Private sector, for-profit institutions engaged in the business of manufacturing explosives - Key Details: - The form certifies compliance with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act for waste disposal practices - Updates include revised form numbering, title, plain language edits, and a shift to electronic submission - Estimated annual burden is reduced due to fewer respondents - Submission of this form is required to obtain or retain an explosives manufacturing license - No OEMs, vendors, or physical products are involved, as this is an information collection activity only - No procurement of goods or services is taking place; the focus is on regulatory compliance documentation

Description

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), is submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This collection involves the Supplemental Information on Water Quality Considerations, ATF Form 5400.30, which must be submitted by persons manufacturing explosives to certify compliance with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act regarding waste disposal practices. The collection is a revision of a previously approved collection and aims to ensure lawful impact on water sources. Comments on this information collection are requested by September 21, 2026.

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