ATF Seeks Feedback on Water Quality Explosives Form
Published Date: 7/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The ATF is updating a form about water quality info linked to explosives licenses and wants your feedback by September 21, 2026. This affects businesses and individuals involved with explosives, aiming to keep info clear and useful without adding extra hassle or costs. They’re making sure the form stays helpful and easy to fill out while following the rules.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Water-Quality Form Required for Explosives Licenses
If you manufacture explosives, you must submit ATF Form 5400.30, Supplemental Information on Water Quality Considerations, with your explosives license application to certify compliance with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1341) and the explosives license requirement under 18 U.S.C. 843. The form is required to obtain or retain the explosives license.
Electronic Form Cuts Completion Time
ATF reports the form is now entirely electronic, reducing the average time to complete ATF Form 5400.30 from 0.5 hours (30 minutes) to 0.3 hours (20 minutes). ATF estimates 670 respondents complete the form once annually, for a total annual burden of 201 hours and an estimated monetary cost burden of $0.
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