# Federal Register #CPCLO Order No. 009-2026

DOJ proposes Privacy Act exemptions for firearms rights restoration records

**Buyer:** Office of the Pardon Attorney
**Posted:** October 07, 2026
**Respond By:** November 06, 2026
**Identifier:** CPCLO Order No. 009-2026

The Department of Justice is proposing Privacy Act exemptions for records used to process applications to restore federal firearms rights.
- Government agency: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of the Pardon Attorney (PARDON).
- Purpose: The Firearms Rights Restoration Electronic Records Database (FRRERD), system of records JUSTICE/OPA-002, supports receiving, tracking, investigating, and adjudicating applications under 18 U.S.C. 925(c).
- System details: FRRERD will use the FBI Electronic Departmental Order (eDO) service within the FBI Next Generation Identification (NGI) system.
- Notable requirements and rationale: The proposed exemptions are intended to protect confidential law enforcement information, sensitive communications and information sources, and the integrity of eligibility and suitability determinations.
- Procurement status: This is a proposed rule, not a procurement. No products, services, quantities, part numbers, vendors, or OEMs are identified. Public comments are invited.

### Description

The U.S. Department of Justice proposes to exempt records in the Firearms Rights Restoration Electronic Records Database (FRRERD), JUSTICE/OPA-002, from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. The database supports the Office of the Pardon Attorney’s receipt, investigation, tracking, and adjudication of applications to restore federal firearms rights under 18 U.S.C. 925(c). The proposed exemptions are intended to safeguard confidential law enforcement information and protect the integrity of eligibility and suitability determinations. Public comments are invited and must be received by November 6, 2026.

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