Guidance Documents

This industry circular warns businesses about selling or holding for sale tobacco products and cigarette papers or tubes manufactured in the United States and labeled for exportation. On or after February 7, 2001, if you sell or hold for sale such products for domestic consumption, you may incur civil and criminal penalties.

The provision of Oregon State law regarding all firearms background checks were recently amended. Effective December 8, 2000, the Oregon State Police will act as the point of contact for all firearms background checks (handguns and long guns).

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Translation The open letter is to inform you that the State of Vermont has advised ATF that effective February 1, 2002, it will no longer act as a point of contact for NICS checks.  In the absence of any further Vermont legislation, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will assume responsibility for conducting NICS checks for firearms transactions in Vermont on February 1, 2002.

To provide guidance and direction in the development and administration of public works and community service projects. The expected results of this program are: Qualified inmates will be considered for participation in public works and community service projects. Inmates approved for participation in public works and community service projects must meet established eligibility criteria.

A pamphlet for people with disabilities providing a general explanation of the employment provisions of the ADA and how to file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

A pamphlet for people with disabilities providing a general explanation of the employment provisions of the ADA and how to file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

States that Union officials are permitted to represent the bargaining unit without fear of reprisal from the employer; identifies the form staff should provide to news media representatives seeking interviews at BOP facilities (as stated in regulation); direction to Warden regarding what criteria to consider when considering whether to approve a request from a writer for the purpose of writing a book; identifies the form to be filled out by an inmate giving interview consent or denial (as required by regulation); direction regarding processes by which Wardens should clear newsworthy announcements with Central Office before making them (as stated by regulation); direction regarding release of staff names;

What’s In This Issue: The New ATF Structure; ATF Publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register; Amendment to Licensing Requirements Intended to Ease Burden for On-Site Manufacturers; Storage Requirements- Display Fireworks; Construction Requirements for Type 4 Magazines Clarified; letters to the Editor; Reminder! U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board; Disposing of Deteriorated Explosives; ATF Reaches Industry Members via Internet

This open letter contains information about a final rule published June 20, 2000, in the Federal Register, ATF is amending its regulations and affected forms to comply with Model Regulations for the Control of the International Movement of Firearms, Their Parts and Components, and Ammunition (the Model Regulations).

The provisions of North Dakota law regarding the issuance of concealed weapons permits were recently amended.  Based on these changes, concealed weapons permits issued on or after December 1, 1999, will now qualify as alternatives to a NICS check at the time of transfer.