OMB control number
Authorization for Release of Information
OMB 1140-0118 ยท DOJ/ATF.
OMB 1140-0118
The Authorization for Release of Information (ATF F 8620.56) is used to determine if a candidate for federal or contractor employment at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) meets federal employment suitability requirements. Revisions to ATF F 8620.56 include removing the declination statement and signature/date fields and inserting a field for the candidate's personal email addresses, which will allow ATF to conduct searches of social media websites.
The latest form for Authorization for Release of Information expires 2027-09-30 and is listed under ICR 202405-1140-002.
Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material
| Document | Type |
|---|---|
 Form ATF Form 8620.56 Authorization for Release of Information | Form and Instruction |
| Executive Order 13764 1.17.2017.pdf | Supplementary Document |
| Executive Order 13467 7.2.2008.pdf | Supplementary Document |
 2 12 24 Form 9 Supporting Statement (508).docx | Supporting Statement A |
 Authorization for Release of Information |
Form and Instruction |
All Historical Document Collections
| Reference | Filing | Received | Concluded | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202405-1140-002 | Revision of a currently approved collection | 2024-05-29 | ||
| 202108-1140-001 | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number) | 2021-08-13 | Approved without change |