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The ATF published two final rules on explosives storage facility reporting and Safe Explosives Act implementation, effective October 26, 2026.
The ATF published two final rules on explosives storage facility reporting and Safe Explosives Act implementation, effective October 26, 2026. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/alcohol-tobacco-firearms-and-explosives-bureau/#s-2026-09-25
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RuleSIGNIFICANT · E.O. 12866Justice DepartmentAlcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") is amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations on reporting explosive materials storage. Currently, any person who stores explosive materials subject to ATF's explosives regulations must notify the authority having jurisdiction for fire safety in that locality when they begin storing explosives at that site. This rule adds a requirement to also submit written notices every 12 months thereafter and when the person ceases storing explosives at that location and to retain copies of the notices for five years. These changes are intended to increase public safety, particularly for first responders.
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91 FR 60803FR Doc. 2026-19694official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
RuleSIGNIFICANT · E.O. 12866Justice DepartmentAlcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") is finalizing two Department of Justice ("Department") interim final rules ("IFRs") implementing the Safe Explosives Act. This rule formally ends those rules' interim status, responds to public comments from 2003 on the IFRs, rescinds ATF Ruling 2003-5 issued in response to IFR comments, and makes certain revisions to IFR provisions in response to the comments. They clarify when federal licensees/ permittees must report changes in responsible persons and authorized employees; eliminate verifying identity of persons accepting delivery on behalf of distributees; and amend regulatory exemption language governing aspects of transporting explosive materials.
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91 FR 61074FR Doc. 2026-19693official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
Proposed RuleJustice DepartmentAlcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes amending Department of Justice regulations listing exceptions to the requirement that explosive materials must be stored in locked magazines. Specifically, ATF proposes adding a testing exception; removing restrictions limiting existing exceptions to materials being physically handled or transported to a site for storing or using; excepting materials to be imminently used or transported; and adopting a perforating gun exception. These changes would streamline on-site operations, acknowledge developments in industry practices, increase safety during these activities by reducing how often explosives are moved, and eliminate the requirement for type 3 magazines.
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91 FR 60911FR Doc. 2026-19692official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
Proposed RuleJustice DepartmentAlcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations to streamline requirements for maintaining structures used for storing explosives, called "magazines." ATF proposes consolidating many requirements from four regulatory sections into one, while eliminating other provisions within those sections. The new section would address three topics: safety requirements outside a magazine, inside a magazine, and storing requirements. This proposal would remove unnecessary provisions and examples confusing to the public; update other provisions; and rescind two regulatory sections. The consolidated regulation would also incorporate ATF guidance authorizing alternative methods for storing explosives within containers.
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91 FR 60920FR Doc. 2026-19691official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives published a rule establishing criteria for granting relief from federal firearms disabilities.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives published a rule establishing criteria for granting relief from federal firearms disabilities. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/alcohol-tobacco-firearms-and-explosives-bureau/#s-2026-08-20
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RuleSIGNIFICANT · E.O. 12866Justice DepartmentAlcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BureauOffice of the Attorney General
The Department of Justice ("the Department") is implementing criteria to guide determinations for granting relief from disabilities imposed by federal laws with respect to the acquisition, receipt, transfer, shipment, transportation, or possession of firearms. The criteria are designed to ensure that the fundamental right of the people to keep and bear arms is not unduly infringed, that those people granted relief are not likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety, and that granting such relief would not be contrary to the public interest.
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91 FR 54054FR Doc. 2026-16981official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
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