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Implementing the Safe Explosives Act
The Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau published this final rule in the Federal Register on September 25, 2026. It takes effect on October 26, 2026.
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What the agency says
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.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-19693
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Justice Department; Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
- Published
- September 25, 2026
- Takes effect
- October 26, 2026
- Dates
- This rule is effective October 26, 2026.
- Docket
- ATF No. 2002R-341F
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 1140-AA00; 1140-AA20
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 27 CFR 555
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Explosives; Freight; Hazardous substances; Imports; Penalties; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Safety; Security measures; Seizures and forfeitures; Transportation; Warehouses
- Significant
- Yes, under Executive Order 12866
- Pages
- 38
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|---|---|---|
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| Revising Requirements and Exceptions for Storing Explosives 2026-19692 | Proposed rule | Sep 25 |
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| Fingerprint and Photograph Requirements for Firearms Applications 2026-13587 | Proposed rule | Jul 6 |
| Registering NFA Firearms That Fall Out of Government Contract 2026-13586 | Proposed rule | Jul 6 |
| Licensee “eZ Check” Verification for Transfers; Withdrawing Direct Final Rule 2026-13585 | Final rule | Jul 6 |
| Conforming Change for Approving a Making Application C1-2026-08931 | Final rule | May 26 |
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