Opportunity
Federal Register #1123-0017
DOJ Seeks Public Comment on Application to Restore Federal Firearms Rights Information Collection
Buyer
Department of Justice
Posted
August 24, 2026
Respond By
September 23, 2026
Identifier
1123-0017
NAICS
926150
This notice from the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of the Pardon Attorney, seeks public comments on a proposed information collection for the Application to Restore Federal Firearms Rights. - Government Buyer: - Department of Justice (DOJ) - Office of the Pardon Attorney - Purpose: - Collect information from individuals and entities seeking relief from federal firearms disabilities - Application allows the Attorney General to restore firearms rights under federal law - Scope: - Estimated 330,000 annual responses - Average response time: 65 minutes per application - Total annual burden: 357,500 hours - Notable Details: - No products, OEMs, or vendors are involved - This is not a procurement or contract opportunity, but a regulatory information collection - No technical or product requirements specified
Description
The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of the Pardon Attorney (PARDON), is submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection accompanies the final rule regarding the Application 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 the Attorney General to restore these rights. The estimated annual responses are 330,000, with an average response time of 65 minutes, totaling 357,500 annual burden hours.