Federal Register #1140NEW

DOJ/ATF Seeks Public Comment on Tobacco Record-Keeping and Reporting Requirements

This opportunity is a regulatory notice from the Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), seeking public comments on proposed information collection requirements for tobacco product distributors. - Government Buyer: - Department of Justice (DOJ) - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is not a procurement of products or services - Products/Services Requested: - Collection of information related to record-keeping and reporting for cigarettes and smokeless tobacco - Entities must maintain commercial records and report purchaser details, destination addresses, and quantities distributed - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Applies to private sector, for-profit institutions involved in tobacco distribution - Regulatory compliance under the Contraband Cigarette Trafficking Act and ATF regulations - Feedback requested on necessity, burden, clarity, and suggestions for minimizing respondent burden (including electronic submission methods) - No product or service line items, part numbers, or quantities are specified, as this is a regulatory information collection notice, not a procurement

Description

The Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), is proposing a new information collection request related to record-keeping and reporting requirements for cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. This collection mandates that persons who ship, sell, or distribute large quantities of these tobacco products maintain records and report purchaser details. The collection is part of regulatory efforts under the Contraband Cigarette Trafficking Act and aims to monitor tobacco distribution. Public comments on this proposed collection are invited within 30 days until September 8, 2026.

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