Federal Register #OMB 1140-0070

ATF review of revised explosives license and permit application information collection

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is seeking review of an information collection for explosives license and permit applications. - Government buyer: DOJ, ATF; no specific sub-agency or office is identified. - Purpose: ATF requests Office of Management and Budget review and approval of its revised information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is not a procurement solicitation. - Form and requirements: ATF Form 5400.13, Application for Explosives License/Permit, collects information used to assess applicant eligibility, including background checks. The revised form reflects payment through pay.gov and includes instructions and an email address for submitting the digitally fillable and signable form. - Estimated burden: 927 respondents annually, one response per respondent, 1.5 hours per response, and 1,390.5 annual burden hours. ATF estimates no other annual cost burden. - OEMs, vendors, products, and services: No OEMs or vendors are identified, and no products or services are being requested.

Description

The Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is seeking OMB review and approval of a revised information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The collection uses ATF Form 5400.13 to accept applications for federal explosives licenses or permits and to help determine whether applicants are qualified, including through background checks. ATF estimates 927 annual respondents, approximately 1.5 hours per response, and 1,390.5 annual burden hours; it reports no other annual cost burden. Written comments are requested by December 28, 2026.

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