# 2026-19356: ATF Form Begs Relief from Explosives Lifetime Bans

2026-19356, Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comments Requested; Title-Request for Relief From Explosives Disability-ATF Form 5400.31, is a Federal Register notice from Justice Department published 2026-09-22, effective ATF encourages comments on this information collection. You may submit written comments for 30 days, until midnight on October 22, 2026. (as of 2026-09-29).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-19356
- Title: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comments Requested; Title-Request for Relief From Explosives Disability-ATF Form 5400.31
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Justice Department
- Citation: 91 FR 60151
- Published: 2026-09-22
- Effective: ATF encourages comments on this information collection. You may submit written comments for 30 days, until midnight on October 22, 2026.
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-09-29

## In one line

ATF Form Begs Relief from Explosives Lifetime Bans

## Summary

The ATF is asking for public feedback on a form that helps people ask for relief from explosives-related disabilities. This affects folks who want to regain certain rights involving explosives. Comments are open for 30 days until October 22, 2026, with no new costs involved—just your thoughts to make the process better!

## Abstract

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

## Effects PRIA read

- Request Relief From Explosives Disability: benefit, low. If you are prohibited from shipping, transporting, receiving, or possessing explosive materials and want those privileges restored, you must complete ATF Form 5400.31 (Request for Relief from Explosives Disability). The form is estimated to take 30 minutes to complete, is filed once annually by abo…

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## Sources
- [2026-19356 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/22/2026-19356/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-collection-comments-requested-title-request-for)
- [2026-19356 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-22/pdf/2026-19356.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19356 (as of 2026-09-29).