ATF's Explosive Storage Survey: Bureaucracy Meets Boom Potential

2026-11526 — Implementation of the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act of 2018: Dispensing and Administering Controlled Substances for Medication-Assisted Treatment

Starting July 9, 2026, new rules make it easier for doctors and pharmacies to provide medicine that helps people recover from opioid addiction. These changes affect healthcare providers by expanding who can give medication-assisted treatment and how pharmacies can deliver these medicines. The goal? Faster, safer access to treatment with clear rules that save time and support recovery.

2026-10128 — Revision of Applications for Manufacturing and Procurement Quotas

The DEA wants to update how companies apply for permission to make and buy certain controlled drugs and chemicals. These changes will make the rules clearer, help prevent drug shortages, and ensure enough supply for medical and scientific needs. If you’re a manufacturer or involved in this process, get ready to follow new steps and share your thoughts by July 20, 2026.

2026-09160 — Implementing PATRIOT Act Improvements: Contraband Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco

Starting June 8, 2026, new rules crack down harder on illegal cigarette and smokeless tobacco sales. The government lowered the amount that counts as smuggling from 60,000 to just 10,000 cigarettes and now includes smokeless tobacco in the crackdown. Sellers and distributors must keep better records and report more info, making it tougher to dodge the law and protect honest businesses.

2026-11658 — United States, et al. v. Taiheiyo Cement Corporation, et al.; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement

The U.S. government is stepping in to stop Taiheiyo Cement and CalPortland from buying Vulcan Material’s ready-mix concrete plants in California because it could hurt competition. To keep things fair, the companies must sell off several plants, trucks, and property rights in Escondido, Oceanside, and Lakeside. People have 60 days to share their thoughts before the deal is finalized, keeping the concrete market strong and fair.

2026-11745 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Registration Statement of Foreign Agents (Form NSD-1)

The Department of Justice is updating the form that foreign agents must fill out to register with the government. This change affects anyone who works on behalf of foreign groups in the U.S. They’re asking for public feedback by July 13, 2026, and want to make sure the form is clear and not too time-consuming.

2026-11746 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Supplemental Statement to Registration Statement of Foreign Agents (Form NSD-2)

The Department of Justice wants to update a form (NSD-2) that foreign agents use to report their activities. They’re asking for public feedback by July 13, 2026, to make sure the form is clear and useful. This update won’t cost extra money but helps keep the process smooth and transparent for everyone involved.

Previous: 2025-13850 — Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the State of Indiana

Indiana just got hit hard by storms and flooding, so the government declared it a disaster on July 18, 2025. This means folks and businesses in affected areas can get extra help and money to recover faster. If you live there, watch for special aid programs rolling out soon to fix homes, roads, and more.

Next: 2025-13852 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Appeals of Background Checks

The ATF wants your feedback on how they handle appeals for background checks. If you’ve ever had to challenge a background check, this affects you! They’re asking for approval to keep collecting this info, aiming to make the process smoother without costing extra time or money.