1140-AA38 201110 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 1140 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ATF 1100 Department of Justice DOJ Federal Firearms License Proceedings--Hearings The Department of Justice is proposing to amend the regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives regarding administrative hearings held as part of firearms license proceedings. This proposed rule clarifies that such hearings are held in an informal setting and that persons requesting a hearing will be afforded the opportunity to submit facts, arguments, offers of settlement, or proposals of adjustment for review and consideration. The proposed regulations are intended to ensure that federal firearms licensees and persons applying for a federal firearms license are familiar with the hearing process relative to the denial, suspension, or revocation of a firearms license or imposition of a civil fine. Other Significant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Proposed Rule Stage No No 27 CFR 478 5 USC 552(a) 18 USC 847 18 USC 921 to 931 44 USC 3504(h) No NPRM 01/00/2012 No No None No No No Deborah Szczenski 1140 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ATF 202 648-7087 deborah.szczenski@atf.gov 99 New York Avenue NE., Washington DC 20226