Federal Register #ATF-2023-0001

ATF Final Rule: Annual Notices on Explosive Materials Storage Facilities to Local Fire Authority

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), under the Department of Justice, has released a final rule updating requirements for reporting explosive materials storage: - Applies to persons and entities storing explosive materials regulated under 27 CFR part 555 - Requires written notification to the local fire safety authority: - Annually (every 12 months) - When storage ceases - Copies of notifications must be retained for five years - No procurement of products or services is involved; this is a regulatory change - No OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or purchase quantities are specified - Notable requirements: - Annual notification and record retention - Rule targets approximately 9,100 licensees and permittees, mostly small businesses - Only applies to regulated explosive materials, not common household combustibles - Intended to enhance public safety and first responder awareness

Description

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is amending Department of Justice regulations regarding the reporting of explosive materials storage. The new rule requires persons storing explosive materials to submit written notices to the local fire safety authority every 12 months and upon ceasing storage, with copies retained for five years. This amendment aims to enhance public safety, particularly for first responders, by ensuring local authorities are regularly informed about explosive materials storage. The rule is effective October 26, 2026.

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