Application for Federal Explosives License or Permit (FEL/P)

OMB 1140-0070

Chapter 40, Title 18, U.S.C., provides that any person engaged in the business of explosive materials as a dealer, manufacturer, or importer shall be licensed (18 U.S.C. 842 (a) (1)). In addition, provisions are made for the issuance of permits for those who wish to use explosive materials that are shipped in interstate or foreign commerce.

The latest form for Application for Federal Explosives License or Permit (FEL/P) expires 2021-10-31 and can be found here.

Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material

Document Name
Form ATF Form 5400.13/5 Application for Explosives License or Permit Form and Instruction
1140-0070 - 2024 - Supplemental Document - No Material-Non-Substantive Change 1140-0070 Application for Explosives License or Permit.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change
27 CFR 555.45 Orginal License or Permit 4.1.2020.pdf Supplementary Document
27 CFR 555.41 General 4.1.2020.pdf Supplementary Document
Justfication for OMB 1140-0070 (ATF F 5400.13 5400.16)4.5.23.docx Supporting Statement A
18 USC 843 Licenses and User Permits 12.31.2019.pdf Supplementary Document
Application for Explosives License or Permit Form and Instruction

All Historical Document Collections

202401-1140-006	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	2024-01-30
202307-1140-003 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2023-08-11
202110-1140-007 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2021-10-29
201811-1140-001 Approved without change	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	2018-11-09
201810-1140-007 Withdrawn and continue	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	2018-10-19
201810-1140-002 Approved without change	Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	2018-10-02
201808-1140-002 Approved without change	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	2018-08-28
201607-1140-007 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2016-08-10
201406-1140-001 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2014-06-12
201112-1140-008 Approved with change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2012-03-30
200812-1140-001 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2008-12-03
200608-1140-012 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2006-08-23
200408-1140-009 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2004-08-30
200310-1140-002 Approved without change	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	2003-10-22
200306-1140-003 Approved with change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2003-06-13
200301-1140-084 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2003-01-24
200301-1140-001 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2003-01-29