ATF proposes ending CLEO notice for NFA applications

ATF proposed removing the requirement to send a copy of specified NFA making or transfer applications, and applicable responsible-person forms, to the local chief law enforcement officer. This is a proposed change, not an effective removal of the notice requirement from this notice. Comments closed July 6, 2026. ATF’s later October 9 open letter separately addresses approval and registration enforcement for certain $0-tax NFA items.

Source: Federal Register / ATF