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Revising Requirements and Exceptions for Storing Explosives
The Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau published this proposed rule in the Federal Register on September 25, 2026. Comments are due by November 24, 2026.
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What the agency says
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.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-19692
- Type
- Proposed rule
- Action
- Notice of proposed rulemaking
- Agency
- Justice Department; Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
- Published
- September 25, 2026
- Comments due
- November 24, 2026
- Dates
- Comments must be submitted in writing, and must be submitted on or before (or, if mailed, must be postmarked on or before) November 24, 2026. Commenters should be aware that the federal e-rulemaking portal comment system will not accept comments after midnight Eastern Time on the last day of the comment period.
- Docket
- Docket No. ATF No. 2026-0365; ATF No. 2025-46P
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 1140-AA86
- 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
- Pages
- 10
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