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The proposed rule would allow importers to apply for ATF authorization to convert items imported temporarily-- under a Department of State (\"DOS\") authorization or under the entry clearance requirements for temporary imports in the Export Administration Regulations (\"EAR\") maintained by the Department of Commerce (\"DOC\")--to permanent imports in compliance with other applicable federal firearms laws, without having to export and then reimport the items.","action":"Notice of proposed rulemaking.","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"},{"raw_name":"Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives","name":"Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau","id":19,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/alcohol-tobacco-firearms-and-explosives-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/19","parent_id":268,"slug":"alcohol-tobacco-firearms-and-explosives-bureau"}],"body_html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/full_text/html/2026/05/08/2026-09164.html","cfr_references":[{"chapter":null,"citation_url":null,"part":"447","title":27},{"chapter":null,"citation_url":null,"part":"478","title":27}],"citation":"91 FR 25159","comment_url":"http://www.regulations.gov/commenton/ATF-2026-0100-0001","comments_close_on":"2026-08-06","correction_of":null,"corrections":[],"dates":"Comments must be submitted in writing, and must be submitted on or before (or, if mailed, must be postmarked on or before) August 6, 2026. 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