Federal Register #2026-22010

ATF Explosives Responsible Person Questionnaire Information Collection Review

The Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is seeking review of a revised explosives-related information collection, not purchasing products or services. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). - Information collection: ATF Form 5400.27, the Explosives Responsible Person Questionnaire, gathers identifying information about responsible persons associated with explosives licensees and permittees, including updates when information changes. - Purpose and requirements: The information supports ATF background checks and compliance with explosives regulations. - Estimated annual burden: 7,509 respondents; approximately 20 minutes per response; 2,478 total public burden hours. - Estimated fingerprint costs: $187,750 annually. - Procurement relevance: This is an information-collection notice, not a solicitation for products or services. No OEMs, vendors, product line items, or service line items are identified.

Description

The Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is seeking review and approval from the Office of Management and Budget for a revised information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The collection uses ATF Form 5400.27 to gather identifying information about responsible persons associated with explosives licensees and permittees, including updates when responsible persons change. The information supports ATF background checks and compliance with requirements governing explosives. ATF estimates 7,509 respondents annually, with an average response time of approximately 20 minutes.

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