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DOJ/ATF RIN: 1140-AA91 Publication ID: 2026 
Title: ●Update to Proscribed Countries for Import Restrictions 
Abstract:

This rule amends 17 CFR 447.52(a) to remove the existing list of proscribed countries, upon which ATF denies applications to permanently import defense articles and services. This regulation will inform the public that ATF will deny permanent import applications based on a Department of State list. This change ensures that ATF's decision are based on the most current policies and facilitates consistency between departments. This rule does not generate any costs for the public.

 
Agency: Department of Justice(DOJ)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
EO 14192 Designation: Deregulatory 
CFR Citation: 27 CFR 447.52(a)   
Legal Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2778    E.O. 13637    78 FR 16129 (March 8, 2013)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  07/00/2026 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Marlyn Annette Butler
Regulations Writer
Department of Justice
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
99 New York Ave. NE,
Washington, DC 20226
Phone:202 648-7070
Email: ora@atf.gov