Opportunity

Federal Register #1140-0076

Proposed Information Collection for ATF Form 5400.31: Request for Relief From Explosives Disability

Buyer

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

Posted

September 22, 2026

Respond By

October 23, 2026

Identifier

1140-0076

This opportunity involves a proposed information collection by the Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). - Purpose: ATF seeks public comments on ATF Form 5400.31, 'Request for Relief From Explosives Disability.' - Target Audience: Individuals or entities prohibited from shipping, transporting, receiving, or possessing explosive materials who wish to request relief. - Use of Information: ATF uses the collected information to assess whether granting relief would endanger public safety or be contrary to the public interest. - Estimated Respondents: 250 annually - Each respondent spends approximately 30 minutes completing the form - No products, OEMs, or vendors are involved; this is strictly an information collection request. - Notable Requirement: The collection is intended to support regulatory review and public safety determinations.

Description

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), is submitting an information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection involves individuals requesting relief from explosives disability by completing ATF Form 5400.31. The information collected is used to determine if the applicant is likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety and if granting relief is contrary to the public interest. The estimated number of respondents is 250 annually, with an estimated time burden of 30 minutes per respondent.

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