Request for Relief from Explosives Disability - ATF Form 5400.31 (OMB Number 1140-0076)

Persons who wish to ship, transport, receive, or possess explosive materials, but are prohibited from doing so, must complete this form to request relief from such prohibition, along with supporting documents. The regulations at 27 CFR 555.142 state that the Director may grant relief to an applicant if (1) the applicant establishes to the Director's satisfaction that the circumstances regarding the disability and the applicant's record and reputation are such that the applicant will not be likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety; and (2) that granting relief is not contrary to public interest. ATF uses the collected information to determine whether the person who provided the information is likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety and whether granting relief is contrary to the public interest, in order to determine whether to grant the person relief from the prohibition. This process involves interviewing a supervisor or coworker in approximately half the cases.