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.