Explosives Employee Possessor Questionnaire (EPQ)

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form ATF Form 5400.28 Explosives Employee Possessor Questionnaire	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	Available
ATF (3) Request to expedite ICRs 1140-0028, 0070, 0072, 0074.10-26-2026.sig.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-10-29	Available
18 USC 843 - Licenses and User Permits 12.31.2018.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2021-07-29	Available
Updated - 1140-0072 - Supporting statement part A 2026tr.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-10-28	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
12849	Explosives Employee Possessor Questionnaire	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	Explosives Employee Possessor Questionnaire

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1140-0072	ICR Reference No: 202610-1140-011
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202503-1140-004
Agency/Subagency: DOJ/ATF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Explosives Employee Possessor Questionnaire (EPQ)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 10/30/2026
Date Submitted to OIRA: 10/29/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	6 Months From Approved	11/30/2026
Responses	83,125	83,125
Time Burden (Hours)	27,708	27,708
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Explosives Employee Possessor Questionnaire - ATF Form 5400.28 will be used to determine if an individual is qualified to serve as an employee possessor, who can ship, transport, receive, and/or possess materials for an explosives business or operation.

Emergency Justfication: Please see the justification memo in the supplemental documents section.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 18 USC 842 Name of Law: Unlawful acts
   US Code: 18 USC 843 Name of Law: Licenses and user permits
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 67859	10/28/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Explosives Employee Possessor Questionnaire	ATF Form 5400.28	Explosives Employee Possessor Questionnaire

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	83,125	83,125	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	27,708	27,708	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 10/29/2026

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