Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-17242
Request for Public Comments on Information Collection for Applications to Restore Federal Firearms Rights
Buyer
Department of Justice
Posted
August 24, 2026
Respond By
September 23, 2026
Identifier
2026-17242
This opportunity is a request for public comments regarding an information collection for applications to restore federal firearms rights. - Government Buyer: - Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of the Pardon Attorney - Purpose: - Soliciting feedback on the Application to Restore Federal Firearms Rights (Relief From Federal Firearms Disabilities) - Intended for individuals and entities seeking restoration of federal firearms rights - Volume and Process: - Estimated annual response volume: 330,000 - Each response estimated to take 65 minutes electronically - Notable Requirements: - No products, OEMs, or vendors involved - No part numbers or purchase quantities - Regulatory information collection, not a procurement - Accompanies a final rule implementing criteria for Attorney General determinations - No unique product or service requirements
Description
The Department of Justice, Office of the Pardon Attorney, is submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval. This collection accompanies the final rule regarding applications for relief from disabilities imposed by federal laws related to firearms acquisition, receipt, transfer, shipment, transportation, or possession. The collection targets individuals and entities disabled from firearms rights under federal law, allowing them to apply for restoration of those rights. It is estimated that there will be 330,000 responses annually, with each response taking approximately 65 minutes to complete electronically.