Publications Library
ATF occasionally issues publications to inform the industries it regulates and the general public about the laws and regulations administered and enforced by ATF. These include guidebooks, newsletters, brochures, studies, and reports.
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 TD 427: Extension of Package Use-Up Rule for Roll-Your-Own Tobacco Manufacturers and Importers (Published: 06/29/2000) (121 KB) |
In Treasury Decision ATF–424, ATF issued temporary regulations requiring manufacturers and importers to mark packages of roll-your-own tobacco as either ‘‘roll-your-own tobacco’’ or ‘‘Tax Class J.’’ The temporary regulations provided a use up period until April 1, 2000 for manufacturers who used packages that did not meet the marking requirements, provided they used the packages before January 1, 2000. | Resource Center | Report |
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TD-419: Implementation of Public Law 104-132, the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, Relating to the Marking of Plastic Explosives for the Purpose of Detection. (Published:10/14/99 – Effective: 12/13/99) (27 KB) |
This final rule implements certain provisions of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-132). These regulations implement the law by requiring detection agents for plastic explosives. The final rule also authorizes the use of four specific detection agents to mark plastic explosives and provides for the designation of other detection agents. | Explosives | Report |
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TD-416: Delegation of Authority in 27 CFR Part 1 (Published: 09/15/99 – Effective: 09/15/99) (17 KB) |
Authority delegation. This final rule places most ATF authorities contained in part 1, title 27 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), with the “appropriate ATF officer” and requires that persons file documents required by part 1, title 27 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), with the “appropriate ATF officer” or in accordance with the instructions on the ATF form. Also, this final rule removes the definitions of, and references to, specific officers subordinate to the Director. | Resource Center | Report |
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Alaska Firearms Trace Data – 2014 (1966 KB) |
This brochure contains trace data related information from January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014. | About ATF | Report |
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TD-400: This final rule amends regulations to clarify the meanings of terms, increase license and permit fees, eliminate duplication in licensing, relax the licensing requirements for on-site manufacturers, implement a storage notification requirement (104 KB) |
This final rule amends regulations to clarify the meanings of terms, increase license and permit fees, eliminate duplication in licensing, relax the licensing requirements for on-site manufacturers, implement a storage notification requirement for manufacturers and other storers of explosives, update the theft/loss hotline number for reporting thefts or losses of explosives, and make minor modifications to regulations on storage. | Explosives | Report |
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ATF Quarterly Bulletin 2001, Volume 1 – Table of Contents (10 KB) |
This document contains the table of contents for this bulletin. | Resource Center | Report |
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ATF 43P (213 KB) |
Importation of Arms, Ammunition and Implements of War and Machine Guns, Destructive Devices, and Certain Other Firearms; Extending the Term of Import Permits (2010R–26P). The effective date of this final rule is April 8, 2014. - This rule amends the regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to extend the standard term of import permits for firearms, ammunition, and defense articles from 1 year to 2 years. The additional time will allow importers sufficient time to complete the importation of the authorized commodity. In addition, it will eliminate the need for the importer to submit a new import application, ATF Form 6, where the importation was not completed within the 1-year period. | Rules and Regulations | Report |
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ATF 25I (236 KB) | Importation of Arms, Ammunition and Defense Articles--Removal of Certain Defense Articles Currently on the U.S. Munitions Import List That No Longer Warrant Import Control Under the Arms Export Control Act.” The effective date of this finale rule is April 28, 2014. Comments on this interim final rule are due on or before June 25, 2014. To submit a comment electronically, use the http://www.regulations.govfor Docket No. ATF 25I. To submit comments by mail or fax, see the instructions included within the notice. To view all comments and documents associated with this rulemaking, go to http://www.regulations.gov. | Rules and Regulations | Report |
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ATF Quarterly Bulletin 2000, Volume 2 – Announcements (72 KB) |
This document contains the announcements for this bulletin. | Resource Center | Report |
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ATF Quarterly Bulletin 2000, Volume 2 – Administrative Matters (19 KB) |
This document contains the delegations for this bulletin. | Resource Center | Report |
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ATF Quarterly Bulletin 2001, Volume 3 – Cover (134 KB) |
This document contains the cover for this bulletin. | Resource Center | Report |
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ATF Quarterly Bulletin 2001, Volume 3 – Administrative Matters (51 KB) |
This document contains the delegations for this bulletin. | Resource Center | Report |
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2014 USBDC Explosive Incident Report (1969 KB) |
The Annual Explosives Incident Report (EIR) reviews bombing and explosives related incidents and threats from data reported to the United States Bomb Data Center (USBDC) through the Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS). | Explosives | Report |
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ATF Quarterly Bulletin 2001, Volume 3 – Subpart C – Firearms (31 KB) |
This document contains the Treasury Decisions in regards to firearms for this bulletin. | Resource Center | Report |
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ATF Quarterly Bulletin 2001, Volume 2 – Subpart C – Firearms (20 KB) |
This document contains the Treasury Decisions in regards to firearms for this bulletin. | Resource Center | Report |
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ATF Quarterly Bulletin 2002, Volume 3 - Table of Contents (25 KB) | This is the table of contents for the bulletin. | Resource Center | Report |
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ATF Quarterly Bulletin 2002, Volume 1 – Definitions (16 KB) |
Rulings and procedures that have an effect on previous rulings or procedures use the enclosed defined terms to describe the effect. | Resource Center | Report |
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ATF Quarterly Bulletin 2002, Volume 1 – Announcements (19 KB) |
This document contains the announcements for this bulletin. | Resource Center | Report |
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ATF Quarterly Bulletin 2002, Volume 1 – Administrative Matters (59 KB) |
This document contains the delegations for this bulletin. | Resource Center | Report |
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Progress Report - Study of Marking, Rendering Inert, and Licensing of Explosive Materials - 1998 (210 KB) |
The ESG is continuing to analyze statistical data on explosives-related incidents as reported in ATF’s annual Arson and Explosives Incidents Report (AEIR), in order to assess the overall threat to the American public posed by the criminal use of explosives. This analysis is directed toward identifying regulatory weaknesses that create vulnerability, as well as determining where the application of detection and identification technology may have the greatest impact in preventing and solving criminal acts. | Resource Center | Report |
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Progress Report - Study of Marking, Rendering Inert, and Licensing of Explosive Materials (Taggant Study) (97) (195 KB) |
The Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (the Act) was enacted on April 24, 1996. Section 732 of the Act mandates the Secretary of the Treasury (the Secretary) to conduct a study of: the tagging of explosive materials, rendering common chemicals used to manufacture explosive materials inert, imposing controls on certain precursor chemicals and, State licensing requirements for the purchase and use of commercial high explosives. On September 30, 1996, an amendment included in the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (Amendment) provided the necessary funding for the study and added a requirement that the Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General, concurrently report to Congress on the possible use and exploitation of new prevention technologies. | Resource Center | Report |
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Visual Characteristics of Fire Melting on Copper Conductors (Technical Bulletin 001). (262 KB) |
Forensic Investigation Techniques for Inspecting Electrical Conductors Involved in Fire (Document No: 239052, Award Number: 2010-DN-BX-K246), posted on 11/14/12 | Arson | Report |
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TD-472a: Delegation of Authority; Correction (Published: 10/15/02) (38 KB) |
This document contains a correction to a final rule published by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms in the February 7, 2002, | Resource Center | Report |
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Suspicious Packages (ATF P 5400.26) (285 KB) |
This publication provides vital safety information to persons and organizations encountering suspicious packages and/or bomb threats. | Explosives | Guide |
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Notice 878 — The Department of the Treasury’s Odor Recognition Proficiency Standard for Explosives Detection Canines (13 KB) |
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) is announcing the availability of the Department of the Treasury’s Odor Recognition Proficiency Standard for Explosives Detection Canines. The standard has been revised using solicited input and recommendations from other Federal law enforcement agencies that use explosives detection canines. A copy of the standard is available to all interested persons. | Resource Center | Report |