ATF O 1100.168C - Delegation of Authorities Within the ATF

U.S. Department of Justice
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Order
ATF O 1100.168C

SUBJECT: DELEGATION ORDER – DELEGATION OF
AUTHORITIES WITHIN THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL,
TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES

DATE: 11/5/2018
OPI RECERTIFICATION
DATE: 11/5/2023
OPI: 400000

TO:

All ATF Employees

1.

PURPOSE. This order provides a single repository for all delegations of authority—except
the order of succession—within the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
(ATF).

2.

BACKGROUND. The Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-296 dated
November 25, 2002, transferred ATF from the Department of the Treasury to the
Department of Justice (DOJ). Title 28 U.S.C. § 599A, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives, authorizes the establishment of ATF within DOJ; and 28 CFR §§
0.130 through 0.133, functions, delegations, and continuity of regulations of ATF, provide
the authority to carry out ATF functions.

3.

REFERENCE. ATF O 1100.59I, Emergency Orders of Succession, dated April 10, 2014,
provides the order of succession and delegation of authority in all circumstances,
regardless of emergency, in which ATF’s Bureau head is absent, becomes disabled, or is
otherwise unavailable.

4.

CANCELLATION. ATF O 1100.168B, Delegation of Authorities Within the Bureau of
Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, dated October 27, 2015, is cancelled.

5.

DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY. Exhibit 1, Table of Delegations, provides a single repository
for ATF’s delegation of authorities. Using ATF O 1310.1C, Subject Classification and Filing
System, the delegations of authority are listed by:
a.

Numerical 4-digit subject code;

b.

The subject title associated with the 4-digit code; and

c.

A specific subject line, when needed, to help personnel locate a specific delegation of
authority.

6.

VACANT DIRECTORSHIP. During such time that there is no incumbent confirmed Director or
acting Director, all authorities that are vested in the Director, and that are delegated to or
reserved by the Director by this order, by any other ATF directive (order, brief, handbook) or
because there is no existing redelegation, are hereby redelegated to the ranking ATF official in
the order established by ATF O 1100.59I, Emergency Orders of Succession, to the extent such
redelegation does not conflict with any applicable and superior law, regulation, Executive order
and/or Department of Justice directive.

7.

ABBREVIATIONS. Exhibit 2 provides a list of abbreviations used in Exhibit 1.

8.

QUESTIONS. Questions regarding a particular delegation of authority should be
addressed by the office of primary interest (OPI) listed for each delegation. General phone
numbers for each ATF directorate are available on the ATFWeb portal.

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THE FOLLOWING PAGES (3 – 59)
OUTLINE THE DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY
FOR THE
BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES

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Exhibit 1
TABLE OF DELEGATIONS
1000 SUBJECT CLASSIFICATION CODE DELEGATION ORDERS
1051 – Internal Controls
OPI: Office of Management
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Office of Management
and Budget (OMB)
Circular A-123 (Revised),
Management’s
Responsibility for Internal
Controls, dated
7/15/2016

Approve ATF’s Annual Statement of
Assurance and Update to the
Statement of Assurance to assure the
Attorney General that:
1. Obligations and costs comply with
applicable laws;
2. Assets are safeguarded against
waste, fraud, abuse,
mismanagement, or
misappropriation;
3. Revenues and expenditures
applicable to ATF operations are
properly recorded and accounted
for so that accounting, financial,
and statistical reports may be
prepared and accountability of the
assets may be maintained;
4. Programs are efficiently and
effectively carried out in
accordance with applicable laws
and management policies.

Director

Chief Financial
Officer (CFO)

ATF O 1051.1E, ATF
Internal Control
Improvement Program,
dated 4/18/2011

Plan, direct, and evaluate ATF's
implementation of internal controls in
accordance with section 2 and
section 4 of the Federal Managers
Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA), and
related OMB and DOJ policies.

CFO

May not be
redelegated

Serve as ATF’s representative on
DOJ’s Senior Assessment Team to
oversee the Department’s
implementation of new requirements
under OMB Circular A-123.
Chair the ATF Component
Assessment Team (CAT) to:
1. Facilitate the implementation of
guidance from DOJ’s Senior
Assessment Team (SAT)
regarding internal controls;
2. Review and document policies,
procedures, and process maps;
3. Coordinate assessment and
testing activities to comply with the
requirements of OMB’s Circular A123 and accompanying
appendices.
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Exhibit 1
Integrate ATF internal control
activities with other management
requirements and policies.
1110 - Field Operations (General) [Prior DO – ATF O 1100.1A]
Specific Subject: Authority to Approve Funds for Investigative Purposes
OPI: Office of Field Operations
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 28 U.S.C. § 599A,
Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives, and

To approve the expenditures of funds
for investigative purposes.

Assistant Director
(AD) Field
Operations (FO)

May be
redelegated as
specified below:

Deputy Assistant
Directors (DADs)
(FO)

May not be
redelegated

Special Agents In
Charge (SACs)/(FO)

May not be
redelegated

Title 28 CFR, part 0,
subpart W, § 0.130,
General Functions

To approve the use of flash rolls in
amounts over $50,000.

To approve expenditures exceeding
$100,000 in a single investigation and
consider the investigation for potential
inclusion in the Monitored Case
Program.
To approve the purchase of narcotics
in ATF investigations that exceed
$20,000 for a single purchase per
suspect or exceed a cumulative total
of $20,000 per suspect, including
Organized Crime Drug Enforcement
Task Force (OCDETF) and High
Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
(HIDTA).
To approve the use of flash rolls over
$25,000 and up to $50,000.
To approve expenditures up to
$100,000 in a single investigation.
This requirement applies to all
investigations, including OCDETF
and HIDTA.
To approve the expenditure of funds
for the purchase of evidence within
ATF jurisdiction.
To approve the purchase of narcotics
in ATF investigations, which is limited
to $20,000 for a single purchase per
suspect or a cumulative total of
$20,000 per suspect, including
OCDETF and HIDTA investigations.

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Exhibit 1
To approve, in writing, the purchase
of evidence outside ATF jurisdiction,
e.g., stolen property that is not an
ATF-regulated commodity.
To approve the use of flash rolls up to
$25,000.

1110 - Field Operations (General)
Specific Subject: Authority to Make a Law Enforcement Request to Another Federal Executive Branch
Agency for an Investigative Purpose
OPI: Office of Chief Counsel
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 5 U.S.C. §
552a(b)(7)

Authority to make a law enforcement
request to another Federal Executive
Branch Agency for an investigative
purpose.

Director

AD (FO), DADs
(FO)

1120 - Firearms, Explosives and Arson (General) [Prior DOs – ATF O 1120.6A and ATF O 1120.7A]
Specific Subject: Authority to Make Decisions Related to Denial, Revocation and Suspension of
Federal Firearms Licenses (FFL), Impose Civil Fines, and Authorize Continued Operation
OPI: Office of Field Operations
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 18 U.S.C. § 922,
Unlawful Acts, and

Authority relating to denial,
revocation, and suspension of
Federal firearms licenses and the
imposition of civil fines pursuant to
18 U.S.C. §§ 922(t)(5), 923(e) and
924(p); and

Director

AD (FO)

Authority to postpone the effective
date of suspension or revocation of
a Federal firearms license pending
judicial review pursuant to 27 CFR
§ 478.78.

Director

AD (FO)

AD (FO)

Directors of
Industry
Operations (DIO)

Title 27 CFR § 478.78,
Operations by Licensee
after Notice

Authority to:
1. Issue denial notices to Federal
firearms license applicants;
2. Render final decisions and issue
final notices confirming or
reversing denial of applications
for Federal firearms licenses;
3. Issue notices of suspension of
license for Federal Firearms
Licensee (FFLs);

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Exhibit 1
4. Render final decisions and issue
final notices confirming or
reversing suspension of Federal
firearms licenses;
5. Issue notices of revocation for
Federal firearms licenses;
6. Render final decisions and issue
final notices confirming or
reversing revocation of Federal
firearms licenses;
7. Issue notices of imposition of
civil fines to FFLs;
8. Render final decisions and issue
final notices confirming or
reversing imposition of civil fines
to FFLs; and
9. Postpone the effective date of
suspension or revocation of a
Federal firearms license or
authorize continued operations
under the expired license, as
applicable, pending judicial
review.
Title 18 U.S.C. § 922,
Unlawful Acts, and
Title 27 CFR § 478.78,
Operations by Licensee
after Notice

The authority delegated to the DIOs
does not include any matter that the
Deputy Assistant Director (Industry
Operations) (DAD (IO)) has
determined to involve novel or
unusual issues of fact, law, or
enforcement policy; matters of
national or international significance;
or matters that involve or are related
to issues arising in more than one
ATF field division. When such a
determination has been made, all the
authorities delegated to the DIOs are
hereby delegated to the DAD (IO).

DAD (IO)

May not be
redelegated

1150 - Management/Administration [Prior DO – ATF O 1150.13]
Specific Subject: Designation of Acting Supervisory Officials
OPI: Office of Management
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 28 U.S.C. § 599A,
Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives, and

To allow supervisors, when
appropriate, to use e-mail to
designate and notify acting
supervisors. At a minimum, the
official e-mail notification must be
sent to individuals who report directly

ATF personnel in
supervisory positions

May not be
redelegated

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Exhibit 1
Title 28 CFR §§ 0.130
through 0.133, Functions,
delegations and
continuity of regulations
of ATF
ATF O 1100.59I,
Delegation Order –
Emergency Order of
Succession, dated
4/10/14

to the supervisor, the individual to
whom the supervisor reports, and any
other individual(s) who need to be
advised. An official e-mail notification
is not required if an existing document
or order designates a temporary
acting official.
In the event of an emergency, ATF O
1100.59I designates the order of
succession for the Director to ensure
the continuity of ATF functions.
Under these circumstances no e-mail
notification is required.

1180 - Professional Responsibility and Security Operations [Prior DO – ATF O 1180.2]
OPI: Office of Professional Responsibility and Security Operations
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 28 U.S.C. § 599A,
Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives, and

To designate a Chief Security Officer
(CSO) who, in this capacity, acts as
the executive level point of contact for
all security matters for ATF and
strategically directs policy and
oversight related to security and
emergency preparedness activities
for the directorates, field divisions and
their components, employees, and
contractors.

AD (Office of
Professional
Responsibility and
Security Operations)
(OPRSO)/CSO

May not be
redelegated

Title 28 CFR §§ 0.130
through 0.133, Functions,
delegations and
continuity of regulations
of ATF

The CSO supports the Chief
Information Officer (CIO) in the area
of security policy related to
information technology (IT) and the
telecommunications environment.
1320 - Public Use Reports [Prior DO – ATF O 1150.17]
Specific Subject: Recordkeeping Requirements
OPI: Office of Management
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 41 CFR, Parts 102
through 193, Creation,
Maintenance, and Use of
Records

To maintain a current inventory of all
OMB-approved information
collections; prepare Federal Register
(FR) notices requesting public
approval and solicitation of comments
for ATF information collections;
ensure information collections are
reviewed and certified by the Justice
Management Division (JMD); and
prepare the annual information
collection report.

AD, Office of Science
and Technology,
(OST)

Chief of Staff,
OST

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Exhibit 1
1330 - Document Services and Standards [Prior DO – ATF O 1150.17]
Specific Subject: Directives (Brief, Order, and Handbook)
OPI: Office of Management
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 41 CFR, Part 102193, Creation,
Maintenance, and Use of
Records

To sign directives with respect to the
overall ATF mission, function, and
organization, as well as selected
directives issued to comply with
Executive Orders (E.O.) or DOJ
authorities.

Deputy Director (DD)

May be
redelegated to a
member of the
Senior Executive
Service (SES)
within the Office
of the Director.
May not be
further
redelegated

Title 41 CFR, Part 102193, Creation,
Maintenance, and Use of
Records

To sign directives under specific
areas of responsibility.

ADs; Chief, Office of
Strategic
Management;
Ombudsperson; and
Chief Counsel (CC)

May not be
redelegated

Title 41 CFR, Part 102193, Creation,
Maintenance, and Use of
Records (directives), and

To establish standards and
procedures to ensure efficient and
effective management of agency
internal procedures, policies,
responsibilities, instructions,
guidelines (e.g., directives).

AD, Office of
Management, (OM)

May be
redelegated to
Chief of Staff,
OM

Title 44 U.S.C., Chapter
29, Records
Management by the
Archivist of the United
States

1340 - Records Management [Prior DO – ATF O 1150.17]
OPI: Office of Science and Technology
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

DOJ Policy 0801.02,
Removal of and Access
to Department of Justice
Information, dated
12/18/2014.

To approve requests from current,
departing and former ATF employees
who are removing or accessing ATF
documents.

Director

DD;
Ombudsperson;
Chief, Office of
Strategic
Management;
Chief, Deputy
Chief Office of
Equal
Employment
Opportunity
(OEEO); ADs;
CC; Deputy
Chief Counsel;
Associate Chief
Counsel(s);
Division
Counsel(s);
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Exhibit 1
Headquarters
staff, division,
deputy division,
branch and
section chiefs;
Director,
Laboratory
Services;
Chief(s),
laboratories;
Chair,
Professional
Review Board
(PRB); Chief,
Recruitment
Hiring, and
Staffing Center,
Special Agents in
Charge;
Directors of
Industry
Operations
(DIOs); Assistant
Special Agents in
Charge (ASACs);
Resident Agents
in Charge
(RACs); Area
Supervisors
(AS); and Group
Supervisors (GS)
Title 44 U.S.C., chapter
31, Records
Management by Agency
Heads, Title 44 U.S.C.,
chapter 33, Disposal of
Records

To implement the Federal laws and
regulations governing the creation,
collection, organization, maintenance,
use, and disposition of records.

AD (OST)

ATF Records
Officer

To establish standards and
procedures to ensure efficient and
effective management of agency
forms.

AD (OST)

Chief of Staff,
OST

And
Title 36 CFR, Part 1220,
Federal Records
Title 41 CFR, Part 102193, Creation,
Maintenance, and Use of
Records (forms).

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Exhibit 1
1350 - Printing Management Program [Prior DO – ATF O 1150.17]
OPI: Office of Public and Governmental Affairs
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 44 U.S.C., Public
Printing and Documents

To establish standards and
procedures to ensure efficient and
effective management of all Bureau
printing, copying, and distribution
services.

Chief, Print Media
Branch

May not be
redelegated

1360 - Mail Management Program [Prior DO – ATF O 1150.17]
OPI: Office of Management
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 39 CFR, Subchapter
C, Part III, Post Office
Services (Domestic Mail),
and

To implement and operate ATF’s Mail
Management Programs to include
mail security.

Chief, Property,
Acquisitions and
Safety Division
(PASD)

Chief, Materiel
Management
Branch

Title 41 CFR, Parts 102
through 192, Mail
Management (Mail
Security)
1400 - Acquisition [Prior DO – ATF O 1150.17]
Specific Subject: Procurement
OPI: Office of Management
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 48 CFR, Chapter 1,
Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR); Small
Business Act (SBA); Title
48 CFR, Chapter 28,
Justice Acquisition
Regulations (JAR);
Regulations and orders
issued by DOJ to include,
but not limited to,
Attorney General (AG)
Order No. 2649-2003,
and JAR, subpart
2801.601; Title 41 CFR,
Chapter 101, Federal
Property Management
Regulations; Title III of
the Federal Property and
Administrative Services
Act of 1949, as amended
(41 U.S.C. §§ 251
through 260); and
regulations and policies

To use the provisions of Title III of the
Federal Property and Administrative
Services Act of 1949, as amended,
when procuring goods and services,
and real property.

Bureau Chief
Procurement Officer
(BCPO)

Contracting
Officers (CO)
Contract
Specialists (CS)
Based on
Warrant Authority

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Exhibit 1
issued by the Office of
Federal Procurement
Policy (OFPP), Office of
Management and Budget
(OMB)
Title 48 CFR, Chapter 1,
FAR; SBA; Title 48 CFR,
Chapter 28, JAR;
Regulations and orders
issued by DOJ to include,
but not limited to, AG
Order No. 2649-2003,
and JAR, subpart
2801.601; Title 41 CFR,
Chapter 101, Federal
Property Management
Regulations; Title III of
the Federal Property and
Administrative Services
Act of 1949, as amended
(41 U.S.C. §§ 101 et,
seq., Public Contracts);
and regulations and
policies issued by the
OFPP, OMB; Small
Business Act (15 U.S.C.
§ 631, et. seq.)

To act as a CO of the United States
and charge card holder, in
accordance with the FAR, DOJ and
ATF regulations and policies. (See
FAR 10.301, FAR 1.603-3,
Appointment).

Bureau Chief
Procurement Officer
(BCPO)

COs:
Authority is
stated in FAR,
subpart 1.6; and
JAR, subpart
2801.601; FAR
subpart 5.5; JAR
subpart 2805.5;
Federal Property
and
Administrative
Services Act of
1949; Office of
Federal
Procurement
Policy; FAR, 48
CFR Parts 1 and
5; Federal
Property
Management
Regulations, 41
CFR chapter
101; and
regulations
issued by DOJ to
include, but not
limited to, 48
CFR Chapter 28,
48 CFR Chapters
1 and 5, Attorney
General Order
No. 2649-2003
and JAR, subpart
2801.601
Delegated
Government
Charge Card
holder:
Individuals who
have delegated
procurement
authority to use
the Government
Charge Card for
the micropurchase
threshold per
transaction are
limited to the
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restrictions stated
in the delegation
for Chief,
Acquisition
Branch
Title 48 CFR, Chapter 1,
FAR; SBA; Title 48 CFR,
Chapter 28, JAR;
Regulations and orders
issued by DOJ to include,
but not limited to, AG
Order No. 2649-2003,
and JAR, subpart
2801.601; Title 41 CFR,
Chapter 101, Federal
Property Management
Regulations; Title III of
the Federal Property and
Administrative Services
Act of 1949, as amended
(41 U.S.C. §§ 251
through 260); and
regulations and policies
issued by the OFPP,
OMB

To receive and use a Government
Charge Card to procure goods or
services, in accordance with DOJ and
ATF regulations and policies.

Bureau Chief
Procurement Officer
(BCPO)

Authorized ATF
employee

Title 48 CFR, Chapter 1,
FAR; SBA; Title 48 CFR,
Chapter 28, JAR;
Regulations and orders
issued by DOJ to include,
but not limited to, AG
Order No. 2649-2003,
and JAR, subpart
2801.601; Title 41 CFR,
Chapter 101, Federal
Property Management
Regulations; Title III of
the Federal Property and
Administrative Services
Act of 1949, as amended
(41 U.S.C. §§ 251
through 260); and
regulations and policies
issued by the OFPP,
OMB

As required by §20 of the Office of
Federal Procurement Policy Act
(FAR, Subpart 6.5), the head of each
executive agency shall designate a
competition advocate for the agency
and for each procuring activity of the
agency.

Competition
Advocate (AD/OM)

May not be
redelegated

Title 48 CFR, Chapter 1,
FAR; SBA; Title 48 CFR,
Chapter 28, JAR;
Regulations and orders
issued by DOJ to include,
but not limited to, AG
Order No. 2649-2003,
and JAR, subpart
2801.601; Title 41 CFR,

The head of the agency shall
designate a Task-Order and Delivery
Order Ombudsman (FAR 16.505
(b)(8)). The Ombudsman must
review complaints from contractors
and ensure they are afforded a fair
opportunity to be considered,
consistent with the procedures in the
contract.

Task Order and
Delivery Order
Ombudsman;
DAD(OM)

May not be
redelegated

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Chapter 101, Federal
Property Management
Regulations; Title III of
the Federal Property and
Administrative Services
Act of 1949, as amended
(41 U.S.C. §§ 251
through 260); and
regulations and policies
issued by the OFPP,
OMB
The Federal Information
Technology Acquisition
Reform Act (FITARA)
(Public Law 113-291 Title
VIII, Subtitle D)

The Bureau CIO must approve all
acquisition requests for IT items
before any acquisition action can
proceed.

AD (OST)/CIO

Within the Office
of the Asst.
Director, may be
redelegated to a
member of the
Senior staff. May
not otherwise be
redelegated

OMB Memorandum M15-14
DOJ Procurement
Guidance Document
(PGD) 16-02: Acquisition
of IT Equipment,
Software, and/or
services.
1433 - Interagency Agreements [Prior DO – ATF O 1150.17]
Specific Subject: Reimbursable Agreements
OPI: Office of Management
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 5 U.S.C. § 302(b); 5
U.S.C. § 5721; 28 U.S.C.
530C, Authority to Use
Available Funds; 31
U.S.C. 1535 The
Economy Act; 31 U.S.C.
6305 Using Cooperative
Agreements; FAR
Subpart 5.5, Paid
Advertisements, and JAR
subpart 2805.5

To sign interagency
agreements/reimbursable
agreements obligating the Bureau to
pay other Government agencies
(payable).

CFO

BCPO

To sign interagency
agreements/reimbursable
agreements that commit the Bureau
to provide services that are paid for
by other Government agencies
(reimbursable).

CFO

Chief, Financial
Management
Division
(FMD)/Deputy
Chief Financial
Officer (DCFO)

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Exhibit 1
1500 - Travel and Transportation [Prior DO – ATF O 1151.4]
Specific Subject: Local and Temporary Duty Travel (TDY)
OPI: Office of Management
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Title 5 U.S.C. Chapter
57, Subchapter I,

To approve local and TDY and
associated reimbursable expenses
except as follows below.

Traveler’s first line
supervisor or other
official at least one
organizational level
higher than the traveler
and who knows
whether the travel
supports ATF’s mission.

To approve TDY and associated
reimbursable expenses for the
Director.

Deputy Attorney
General and the
Associate Attorney
General

Title 28 CFR § 0.138,
Federal Bureau of
Investigation, Drug
Enforcement
Administration, Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives,
Bureau of Prisons,
Federal Prison Industries,
Immigration and
Naturalization Service,
United States Marshals
Service, Office of Justice
Programs, Executive
Office for Immigration
Review, Executive Office
for United States
Attorneys, Executive
Office,

Redelegation

Title 28 CFR § 0.142
Title 41 CFR, Chapters
300 through 304,
Federal Travel
Regulation,
DOJ Order 2200.11J,
Department of Justice
Travel Regulations,
dated 10/12/2018, and
ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016
Title 5 U.S.C. Chapter
57, Subchapter I,
Title 28 CFR § 0.138,

May not be
redelegated

Title 28 CFR § 0.142
DOJ Order 2200.11J,
Department of Justice
Travel Regulations,
dated 10/12/2018, and
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Exhibit 1
ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016
Title 5 U.S.C. Chapter
57, Subchapter I,
Title 28 CFR § 0.138,

To approve foreign TDY and
associated reimbursable expenses
for the Director and Deputy Director

Deputy Attorney
General and the
Associate Attorney
General

May not be
redelegated

To approve TDY and associated
reimbursable expenses of personnel
detailed to ATF.

Deputy Director

ADs, DADs, CC,
Deputy Chief
Counsel, Field
SACs, Division
Chiefs, and
Chief,
FMD/DCFO
Branch Chiefs

To approve premium class travel, or
any class of travel that costs more
than coach or economy class.

Deputy Director

May not be
redelegated

Title 28 CFR § 0.142
DOJ Order 2200.11J,
Department of Justice
Travel Regulations,
dated 10/12/2018, and
ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016
Title 5 U.S.C. Chapter
57, Subchapter I,
Title 28 CFR § 0.138,
and
Title 28 CFR § 0.142
ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016
Title 5 U.S.C. Chapter
57, Subchapter I,
Title 28 CFR § 0.138,
Title 28 CFR § 0.142
Title 41 CFR, Chapters
300 through 304,
Federal Travel
Regulation,
DOJ Order 2200.11J,
Department of Justice
Travel Regulations,
dated 10/12/2018, and
ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016
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Exhibit 1
Title 5 U.S.C. Chapter
57, Subchapter I,
Title 28 CFR § 0.138,

To approve premium class travel, or
any class of travel that costs more
than coach or economy class, for
the Director.

Deputy Attorney
General and the
Associate Attorney
General

May not be
redelegated

To approve up to 150 percent of
lodging per diem reimbursement
(prior to travel).

CFO

May not be
redelegated

To approve 150 to 300 percent of
lodging per diem reimbursement.

CFO

May not be
redelegated

Title 28 CFR § 0.142
Title 41 CFR, Chapters
300 through 304,
Federal Travel
Regulation,
DOJ Order 2200.11J,
Department of Justice
Travel Regulations,
dated 10/12/2018, and
ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016
Title 5 U.S.C. Chapter
57, Subchapter I,
Title 28 CFR § 0.138,
Title 28 CFR § 0.142
Title 41 CFR, Chapters
300 through 304,
Federal Travel
Regulation,
DOJ Order 2200.11J,
Department of Justice
Travel Regulations,
dated 10/12/2018, and
ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy, dated
9/19/2016
Title 5 U.S.C. Chapter
57, Subchapter I,
Title 28 CFR § 0.138,
Title 28 CFR § 0.142
Title 41 CFR, Chapters
300 through 304,
Federal Travel
Regulation,

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Exhibit 1
DOJ Order 2200.11J,
Department of Justice
Travel Regulations,
dated 10/12/2018, and
ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016
Title 5 U.S.C. Chapter
57, Subchapter I,
Title 28 CFR § 0.138,

To accept payments from nonFederal sources for travel expenses.

CFO

May not be
redelegated

To approve use of foreign carrier
service.

CFO

May not be
redelegated

To Approve the Advance Payment
of Lodging

Traveler’s first line
supervisor or other
official at least one
organizational level

May not be
redelegated

Title 28 CFR § 0.142
Title 41 CFR, Chapters
300 through 304,
Federal Travel
Regulation,
DOJ Order 2200.11J,
Department of Justice
Travel Regulations,
dated 10/12/2018, and
ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016
Title 5 U.S.C. Chapter
57, Subchapter I,
Title 28 CFR § 0.138,
Title 28 CFR § 0.142
Title 41 CFR, Chapters
300 through 304,
Federal Travel
Regulation,
DOJ Order 2200.11J,
Department of Justice
Travel Regulations,
dated 10/12/2018, and
ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016
ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016

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Exhibit 1
higher than the traveler
and who knows
whether the travel
supports ATF’s mission.
ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016

To Approve the Cancellation of
Trip/Fees (no fault of traveler)

Traveler’s first line
supervisor or other
official at least one
organizational level
higher than the traveler
and who knows
whether the travel
supports ATF’s mission.

May not be
redelegated

ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016

To Approve the Cancellation of
Trip/Fees (fault of traveler)

Traveler’s first line
supervisor or other
official at least one
organizational level
higher than the traveler
and who knows
whether the travel
supports ATF’s mission.

May not be
redelegated

ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016

To Approve Conferenced
($500,000.00 or more)

Deputy
Director/Director and
the Deputy Attorney
General

May not be
redelegated

ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016

To Approve Conferences
($250,000.00 to $500,000.00)

Deputy
Director/Director and
the Deputy Attorney
General

May not be
redelegated

ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016

To Approve Conferences
($100,000.00 to $250,000.00)

Deputy
Director/Director and
the Associate Attorney
General

May not be
redelegated

ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016

To Approve Conferences Lodging
Allowance (up to 25% > per diem)

AD (OM)/CFO

May not be
redelegated

ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016

To Approve the usage of
Reasonable Accommodations

Traveler’s first line
supervisor or other
official at least one
organizational level
higher than the traveler
and who knows
whether the travel
supports ATF’s mission.

May not be
redelegated

ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016

To Approve Evacuation Travel

Assistant Director

May not be
redelegated

ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station

To Approve Travel to Escort
Employee Remains

Assistant Director

May not be
redelegated
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Exhibit 1
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016
ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016

To Approve Extra-fare Train Service
(when advantageous)

Traveler’s first line
supervisor or other
official at least one
organizational level
higher than the traveler
and who knows
whether the travel
supports ATF’s mission.

May not be
redelegated

ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016

To Approve the Usage of a GOV

Traveler’s first line
supervisor or other
official at least one
organizational level
higher than the traveler
and who knows
whether the travel
supports ATF’s mission.

May not be
redelegated

ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016

To Approve the Use of Government
Aircraft

Chief Counsel

May not be
redelegated

ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016

To Approve Travel to Alternate
Location because of Illness or Injury

Traveler’s first line
supervisor or other
official at least one
organizational level
higher than the traveler
and who knows
whether the travel
supports ATF’s mission.

May not be
redelegated

ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016

To approve Per diem Beyond 14
day Period due to Illness or Injury
while on TDY

Traveler’s first line
supervisor or other
official at least one
organizational level
higher than the traveler
and who knows
whether the travel
supports ATF’s mission.

May not be
redelegated

ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016

Paper Airline Ticket – Special
Delivery Charge

Traveler’s first line
supervisor or other
official at least one
organizational level
higher than the traveler
and who knows
whether the travel
supports ATF’s mission.

May not be
redelegated

ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016

To Approve the Usage of a POV

Traveler’s first line
supervisor or other
official at least one
organizational level
higher than the traveler

May not be
redelegated

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Exhibit 1
and who knows
whether the travel
supports ATF’s mission.
ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016

To Approve the Usage of a Rest
Stop

Traveler’s first line
supervisor or other
official at least one
organizational level
higher than the traveler
and who knows
whether the travel
supports ATF’s mission.

May not be
redelegated

ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016

To Approve the Usage of a Rest
Period

Traveler’s first line
supervisor or other
official at least one
organizational level
higher than the traveler
and who knows
whether the travel
supports ATF’s mission.

May not be
redelegated

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Exhibit 1
1500 - Travel and Transportation [Prior DO – ATF O 1151.4]
Specific Subject: Permanent Change of Station (PCS)
OPI: Office of Management
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 5 U.S.C. Chapter 57,
Subchapter II ,

To approve PCS moves and
associated reimbursable expenses.

Deputy Director

ADs and CC

To approve home marketing incentive
awards.

Financial
Manager/DCFO

May not be
redelegated

Title 28 CFR § 0.138,
Title 28 CFR § 0.142,
Title 41 CFR, Chapters
300 through 304, Federal
Travel Regulation, and
ATF O 1550.1A,
Permanent Change of
Station Manual, dated
10/3/2016
Title 5 U.S.C. Chapter 57,
Subchapter II ,
Title 28 CFR § 0.138,
Title 28 CFR § 0.142,
Title 41 CFR, Chapters
300 through 304, Federal
Travel Regulation, and
ATF O 1550.1A,
Permanent Change of
Station Manual, dated
10/3/2016
1500 - Travel and Transportation [Prior DO – ATF O 1151.4]
Specific Subject: Travel and Relocation Guidance
OPI: Office of Management
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 41 CFR, Chapters
300 through 304, Federal
Travel Regulation

To establish standards, requirements
and guidelines for travel and
relocation.

CFO

May not be
redelegated

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Exhibit 1
1600 - Occupational Safety and Health Programs [Prior DO – ATF O 1150.17]
OPI: Office of Management
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

E.O. 12196,
Occupational Safety and
Health Programs for
Federal Employees,
dated 2/26/1980

To implement and operate ATF’s
safety and health programs.

CFO

Chief, PASD and
Chief, Safety,
Compliance and
Quality Branch

1640 - Environmental Programs [Prior DO – ATF O 1150.17]
OPI: Office of Management
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 29 CFR, Part 1960,
Basic Program, Elements
for Federal Employees
Occupational Safety and
Health Programs, and

To implement and operate ATF’s
environmental programs.

CFO

Chief, PASD and
Chief, Safety,
Compliance and
Quality Branch

E.O. 13423, Strengthening
Federal Environmental,
Energy, and Transportation
Management, dated 1/24/07
1770 - Security and Protective Services [Prior DO – ATF O 1155.1]
OPI: Office of Professional Responsibility and Security Operations
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

DOJ Order 2600.2D,
Security Programs and
Responsibilities, dated
06/16/2011

To operate physical security
programs; to establish and monitor
security of all ATF facilities including
access and visitor control.

AD (Office of
Professional
Responsibility and
Security Operations)
(OPRSO)/CSO

May not be
Redelegated.
The AD, OPRSO,
has designated
the Chief,
Security and
Emergency
Programs
Division to carry
out the duties of
security and
protective
services program

To implement identification (ID) media
policy; authority to generate and issue
all credentials and ID media for
employees, Task Force Officers
(TFOs), and contractors.

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Exhibit 1
1830 - Realty Management [Prior DO – ATF O 1150.17]
OPI: Office of Management
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 41 CFR, Part 101,
Federal Management
Regulation

Appointment as Bureau Real Property
Officer

Chief, Property,
Acquisitions and
Safety Division
(PASD)

Chief, Facilities
Management
Branch

Title 41 CFR, Part 101,
Federal Management
Regulation

To acquire, use, maintain, and
release space in accordance with the
Federal Management Regulations
(FMR), General Services
Administration (GSA) guidelines, and
other relevant requirements.

Chief, PASD

Chief, Facilities
Management
Branch

Title 41 CFR, Part 101,
Federal Management
Regulation

To issue requests for space to GSA
and GSA Occupancy Agreements

Chief, PASD

Chief, Facilities
Management
Branch

Title 41 CFR, Part 101,
Federal Management
Regulation

To issue GSA Form 2957,
Reimbursable Work Authorizations,
when required for alterations,
renovations, repairs, or services to
real property occupied by ATF.

Chief, PASD

Chief, Facilities
Management
Branch

1840 - Claims and Judicial Actions [Prior DO – ATF O 1156.1A]
OPI: Office of Chief Counsel
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 42 U.S.C. § 2000e
et seq., Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964,

To settle informal and formal EEO
complaints.

Deputy Director

May be
redelegated to
AD or DAD
(requires
concurrence of
CC, Deputy Chief
Counsel or
Associate Chief
Counsel
(Litigation or
Management
Division))

To delegate certain authorities
pertaining to the settlement of
monetary claims filed against ATF.

Chief Counsel

Associate Chief
Counsel
(Litigation), but
no lower

DOJ H.R. Order 1200.1,
Chapter 4, Part 1,

Title 28 U.S.C. § 599A,
Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives,
AG Order No. 26492003, January 22, 2003,
Title 28 CFR § 0.79,
Redelegation of authority
from Assistant Attorney

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Exhibit 1
General for
Administration to
Department officials,
AG Order No. 832-79, 44
FR 29891, May 23, 1979,
Title 28 CFR §§ 0.130
through 0.133, Functions,
delegations, and
continuity of regulations
of ATF,
AG Order No. 26502003, 68 FR 4926,
January 31, 2003 as
amended at 77 FR
51699, August 27, 2012,
AG Order No. 33302012, 77 FR 26183, May
3, 2012,
Title 28 U.S.C. § 2672,
Federal Tort Claims Act
(FTCA),
Title 28 CFR § 0.172,
Authority: Federal Tort
Claims,

To consider, ascertain, adjust,
determine, compromise, and settle
any claim filed against ATF for the
negligent or wrongful acts or
omissions of its employees.

Chief Counsel, not to
exceed $50,000

Associate Chief
Counsel
(Litigation), but
no lower

To settle any claim filed against ATF
for personal injury, death, or damage
to or loss of property caused by an
investigative or law enforcement
officer of the Department of Justice,
which cannot be settled under the
FTCA.

Chief Counsel, up to
statutory limit of
$50,000

Associate Chief
Counsel
(Litigation), but
no lower

AG Order No. 33302012, 77 FR 26183, May
3, 2012,
Title 31 U.S.C. § 3724,
Claims for damages
caused by investigative
or law enforcement
officers of the
Department of Justice,
Title 28 CFR § 0.132,
Delegation respecting
claims against the
Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives,
AG Order No. 33302012, 77 FR 26183, May
3, 2012,

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Exhibit 1
Title 31 U.S.C. § 3723,
Small Claims Act,

To settle any claim filed against ATF
for damage to or loss of property
caused by the negligence of its
employees and which cannot be
settled under the FTCA.

Chief Counsel, up to
statutory limit of
$1,000

Associate Chief
Counsel
(Litigation), but
no lower

Title 31 U.S.C. § 3721,
The Military Personnel
and Civilian Employees
Claims Act,

To settle any claim filed against ATF
by its civilian employees for damage
to or loss of the employee’s property,
when such damage or loss was
incident to the employee’s service to
ATF.

Director, not to
exceed $75,000

Chief Financial
Officer, not to
exceed $40,000
and in
consultation with
the Office of
Chief Counsel

Form DOJ-110, April
2018, Claim for Damages
to, or Loss of Personal
Property

1850 - Property Management [Prior DO – ATF O 1150.17]
OPI: Office of Management
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 41 CFR, Part 10234, Motor Vehicle
Management,

To maintain formal property records
that show on a continuing basis the
identification, balance, condition and
location of all ATF accountable
property. ATF approving official for
all personal property transactions
involving acquisition from ATF
inventories, or excess from other
agencies, and disposal.

Chief, Materiel
Management Branch

Chief Fleet
Management
Section

Responsible for the proper use, care,
custody, and safekeeping of personal
property.

Custodial Officers

May not be
redelegated

Title 41 CFR, part 102-36
through 39,
Title 41 CFR, Part 101,
Federal Property
Management Regulation,
and
Title III of the Federal
Property and
Administrative Services
Act of 1949, as amended
(Title 41 U.S.C. §§ 251
through 260)
Title 41 CFR, Part 10234, Motor Vehicle
Management,
Title 41 CFR, part 102-36
through 39,
Title 41 CFR, Part 101,
Federal Property
Management Regulation,
and
Title III of the Federal
Property and
Administrative Services

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Exhibit 1
Act of 1949, as amended
(Title 41 U.S.C. §§ 251
through 260)
Title 41 CFR, Part 10234, Motor Vehicle
Management,
Title 41 CFR, part 102-36
through 39,
Title 41 CFR, Part 101,
Federal Property
Management Regulation,
and

To maintain general managerial
oversight of ATF’s personal property
management program. Ensure the
effective use and disposal of personal
property assets and determines
(where sale of excess property is
contemplated) whether to report the
property to GSA for a fee for services
rendered, or to sell or to contract for
the sale of the property.

Chief, PASD

Chief Materiel
Management
Branch

Title III of the Federal
Property and
Administrative Services
Act of 1949, as amended
(Title 41 U.S.C. §§ 251
through 260)
1900 - Financial Management [Prior DO – ATF O 1151.4]
Specific Subject: Allotment and Use of ATF Funds
OPI: Office of Management
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 31 U.S.C. § 6305,
Using cooperative
agreements, and

To sign memoranda of agreement
with state and local police
departments where monetary
obligations are incurred.

Deputy Director

CFO and
Financial
Manager/DCFO

To sign memoranda of
understanding with Federal, state
and local agencies where no funds
will be exchanged.

Deputy Director

ADs, Field SACs,
and Division
Chiefs

ATF O 1250.1A,
Letters of Agreement,
Cooperative
Agreements,
Memoranda of
Agreement,
Memoranda of
Understanding, and
Reimbursable
Agreements, dated
8/22/2013
Title 31 U.S.C. § 6305,
Using cooperative
agreements, and
ATF O 1250.1A, Letters
of Agreement,
Cooperative
Agreements,
Memoranda of
Agreement, Memoranda
of Understanding, and

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Exhibit 1
Reimbursable
Agreements, dated
8/22/2013
DOJ Order 2030.4G,
Control of Funds Under
Apportionment, dated
4/12/2010

To allot ATF funds and full-time
equivalents.

Deputy Director and
CFO

DCFO

DOJ Order 2110.13B,
Controlling and
Reporting
Reimbursements, dated
8/18/08

To sign interagency
agreements/reimbursable
agreements that obligate ATF to pay
other Government agencies.

CFO

BCPO

DOJ Order 2110.13B,
Controlling and
Reporting
Reimbursements, dated
8/18/08

To sign interagency
agreements/reimbursable
agreements that commit ATF to
provide services that are paid for by
other Government agencies
(reimbursable).

CFO

DCFO

DOJ Order 2030.4G,
Control of Funds Under
Apportionment, dated
4/12/2010

To create budgetary commitments
within allowances provided on the
basis of apportionments and/or
reprogramming.

Deputy Director

ADs, DADs, CC,
and Deputy Chief
Counsel can
approve any
dollar amount
within their
budget
allowances.
Field SACs and
the DCFO may
not exceed
$100,000

ATF O 1500.3A,
Temporary Duty Station
Travel Policy Manual,
dated 9/19/2016

To approve conference expenditure
from $100,000 to more than
$500,000.

Deputy Director

May not be
redelegated

1900 - Financial Management [Prior DO – ATF O 1151.4]
Specific Subject: Collection of Debts
OPI: Office of Management
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Debt Collection
Improvement Act of 1996,
Public Law 104-134,

To write off uncollectible debt.

CFO

DCFO

Title 5 U.S.C. § 5514,
Installment deduction
for indebtedness to the
United States,

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Exhibit 1
Title 31 U.S.C. § 3711,
Collection and
compromise
Title 28 CFR §§ 11.5
through 11.9,
Administration of debt
collection,
Title 28 CFR § 0.150,
Collection of erroneous
payments, and
DOJ Order 2120.3C,
Collection of Debts by
the Department of
Justice, dated
4/16/2009
Title 5 U.S.C. § 5584,
Claims for overpayment
of pay and allowances,
and of travel,
transportation and
relocation expenses and
allowances,

To waive claims against ATF
employees for erroneous payments.

Director, above
$20,000

May be
redelegated to a
member of the
Senior Executive
Service within the
Office of the
Director.

Title 31 CFR Part 902,
Standards for the
Compromise of Claims, and

CFO, not to exceed
$20,000

May not be
redelegated

DOJ Order 2120.4F,
Waiver and Compromise
of Claims for Debts Owed
to the Department of
Justice by its Employees,
dated 4/16/2009

DCFO not to exceed
$5,000

Title 28 CFR § 0.155,
Waiver of claims for
erroneous payments of
pay and allowances,

Title 31 U.S.C. § 3711,
Collection and
compromise, and

To withhold compensation due
personnel.

CFO and Financial
Manager/DCFO

May not be
redelegated

May not be
redelegated

DOJ Order 2120.3C,
Collection of Debts by the
Department of Justice,
dated 4/16/2009

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Exhibit 1
1900 - Financial Management [Prior DO – ATF O 1151.4]
Specific Subject: Miscellaneous Reimbursements
OPI: Office of Management
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

DOJ Order 2030.4G,
Control of Funds Under
Apportionment, dated
4/12/2010

To approve reimbursement of
miscellaneous expenses incurred by
employees.

Employee’s first line
supervisor or other
official at least one
organizational level
higher than the
employee and who
knows whether the
expense supports
ATF’s mission.

Redelegation

1900 - Financial Management [Prior DO – ATF O 1151.4]
Specific Subject: Representation Fund
OPI: Office of Management
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2018,
Pub.L. 115-141 (March
23, 2018), and any
succeeding appropriation
act authorizing such
expenditures,

To approve official reception and
representation expenditures.

Deputy Director

May be
redelegated to a
member of the
SES within the
Office of the
Director. May not
be further
redelegated.

Title 28 CFR § 0.152,
Approval of funds for
attendance at meetings,
Title 28 U.S.C. §
530C(b)(D), Authority to
use available funds, and
DOJ Order 2110.31B,
Expenditures of
Representation Funds,
dated 3/22/2002
1900 - Financial Management [Prior DO – ATF O 1151.4]
Specific Subject: Tax Exempt Certificates
OPI: Office of Management
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 48 CFR § 29.305,
state and local tax
exemptions

To approve tax exempt certificates.

DCFO

Chief, Accounting
Branch

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Exhibit 1
1900 - Financial Management [Prior DO – ATF O 1150.14]
Specific Subject: Acceptance of Gifts
OPI: Office of Chief Counsel
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 28 U.S.C. §
524(d),
Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives,

To delegate the authority to accept
gifts for display to the Bureau that
have a value of no more than $150.

Chief Counsel

May not be
redelegated

DOJ Memorandum for
Heads of Department
Components, Guidance
for Acceptance of
Assistance and Gifts from
Private Parties for Use in
Connection with
Investigations and
Litigation, dated
5/26/2006

To accept gifts and/or assistance
from private parties for use in
connection with criminal and civil
investigations, prosecutions, and civil
litigation, not exceeding $50,000 from
any private party in a fiscal year.

Director

May not be
redelegated

Title 5 CFR § 410.501

To establish procedures on the
acceptance of contributions, awards,
and payments in connection with any
training and meetings that are outside
the scope of this subpart in
accordance with laws and regulations
governing Government ethics and
governing acceptance of travel
reimbursements from non-Federal
sources.

Chief Counsel

DOJ Order 2400.2,
Solicitation and
Acceptance of Gifts to
the Department, dated
9/2/1997, and
DOJ Memorandum for
Heads of Department
Components, Gift
Acceptance Delegation,
dated 7/19/1999

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Exhibit 1
1900 - Financial Management [Prior DO – ATF O 1150.15]
Specific Subject: Receipt of Foreign Gifts and Decorations
OPI: Office of Chief Counsel
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 5 U.S.C. § 7342,
Receipt and disposition
of foreign gifts and
decorations,

Gifts that exceed the foreign gift
threshold should be disposed of using
the procedures dictated by DOJ
Order 2400.2, or GSA regulations.
See 5 U.S.C. §7342(c)(1)(B)(i).

Not applicable

Not applicable

Title 28 U.S.C. § 599A,
Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives, and
Title 41 CFR Part 102
through 42, Utilization,
donation and disposal of
foreign gifts and
decorations

1970 - Financial Systems [Prior DO – ATF O 1151.4]
Specific Subject: Certifying Officer
OPI: Office of Management
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 31 U.S.C. § 3325,
Vouchers,

To disburse ATF funds.

DCFO

Chief, Accounting
Branch, Financial
Analyst
(Accounts
Payable), and
Lead Financial
Analyst
(Accounts
Payable)

Title 31 U.S.C. § 3528,
Responsibilities and relief
from liability of certifying
officials,
Title 28 CFR § 0.148,
Certifying officers,
Title 28 CFR § 0.149,
Cash payments, and
DOJ Order 2421.5B,
Delegation of Authority to
Certify Bills in Payment of
Commercial LongDistance Telephone
Calls, dated 12/19/1979

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Exhibit 1
2000 SUBJECT CLASSIFICATION CODE DELEGATION ORDERS
2000 - Human Resources Management [Prior DO – ATF O 1152.4]
Specific Subject: General Human Resources Authorities
OPI: Office of Human Resources and Professional Development (HRPD)
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/2005

To exercise the personnel policy
authority of the Director except where
such authority has been specifically
reserved or limited (i.e., Professional
Review Board (PRB) and Bureau
Deciding Official (BDO)).

AD (HRPD)

May not be
redelegated

DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/2005

To implement workforce flexibilities
in compliance with the statutes
under 5 U.S.C. §§ 6120 through
6126; and 5 U.S.C. §§ 6129
through 6133, 5 CFR part 610,
subpart D, Comptroller General
Opinions: 60 Comp. Gen. 6 (1980);
60 Comp. Gen. 623 (1981); B217080, June 3, 1985; B-229473,
October 7, 1988; B-245772, May 7,
1992; and the Federal Workforce
Flexibility Act of 2004.

AD (HRPD)

May not be
redelegated

DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/2005

To implement disciplinary and/or
adverse actions in compliance with
the statutes under 5 U.S.C. §§ 7501
through 7504, 7511 through 7514,
and 5 CFR part 752 and which are
not covered by the PRB pursuant to
this order (refer to: subject
classification code number 2100,
Employee and Labor Relations,
Specific Subject: Adverse Actions
and Discipline, within this exhibit).

Chief Counsel

May not be
redelegated

DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/2005

To formulate and implement ATF
personnel policies with the
exception of adverse actions and
discipline as stated below.

AD (HRPD)

May not be
redelegated

DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/2005

To review action taken under the
authority of this or any other order
pertaining to human resources
management and to take, direct, or
recommend corrective action as
appropriate, with the exception of
adverse actions and discipline as
stated below.

AD (HRPD)

May not be
redelegated

DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,

To administer the ATF Personnel
Management Evaluation Program,

AD (HRPD)

May not be
redelegated
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Exhibit 1
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/2005

with the exception of adverse actions
and discipline as stated below.

DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/2005

To administer personnel
management activities in
accordance with ATF instructions.

Assistants to the
Director and the
Chief Counsel

May be
redelegated to
the head of the
next organizational
level

Delegation

Redelegation

Director

Chair, PRB

2100 - Employee and Labor Relations [Prior DO – ATF O 1150.4A]
Specific Subject: Adverse Actions and Discipline
OPI: Office of Chief Counsel
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,
Table of Delegations dated
1/10/05

To administer adverse actions and
discipline:

DOJ Order 1200.1, Chapter
3-1, Discipline and Adverse
Actions, dated 8/25/98
DOJ Order 1202, Executive
Resources Management,
date 11/26/13

1. Delegation of authority for cases
reviewed by PRB:
The authority to propose disciplinary
and adverse actions and to issue
management referrals when the
proposed action or management
referral is based on the results of an
integrity investigation documented in
an OPRSO or DOJ Inspector
General (IG) report of investigation.
2. Delegation of authority to make
final decisions on disciplinary and
adverse actions proposed and
issued by the PRB:
The authority to make final decisions
on disciplinary and adverse actions
that have been proposed and issued
by the PRB. Authority to issue
clearance and caution
memorandums, written
admonishments, and reprimands
based on PRB deliberations and
recommendations.

3. Delegation of authority for cases
NOT reviewed by the PRB:

The DD for
proposals
against a
member of the
SES, and
proposals
against both SES
and non-SES
employees
arising from the
same
investigation or
from a common
set of facts.
The BDO in all
other cases.
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Exhibit 1
a. Adverse Actions – Proposals and
Decisions.
The authority to propose a removal,
suspension for more than 14 days,
furlough for 30 days or less, and
reduction in grade/band or pay
(except those based on classification
determinations). The authority to
make a final decision on an adverse
or disciplinary action proposed at a
lower level.
NOTE: Refer to Miscellaneous
Provisions outlined below.

b. Adverse Actions – Proposals
Only.
The authority to propose a removal,
suspension for more than 14 days,
furlough for 30 days or less and a
reduction in grade/band or pay
(except those based on classification
determinations).

c. Disciplinary Actions.
(1) Reprimands. The authority to
issue a reprimand to any employee
who is subordinate to that
supervisor.
(2) Suspensions for 14 days or
Less.
(a) The authority to propose
suspensions for 14 days or less to
any employee who is subordinate to
that supervisor.
(b) The authority to make final
decisions on proposals of
suspensions of 14 days or less, but
must be at a higher supervisory level
than the proposing official.

DD; ADs; DADs;
EA; CC; Deputy
Chief Counsel;
Associate Chief
Counsel;
Ombudsperson;
Director,
Laboratory
Services;
Headquarters
(HQ) division
chiefs and
assistant or
deputy division
chiefs; SACs;
ASACs; DIOs;
and Chief, ATF
National
Academy
RACs; GS; AS;
Deputy Chief,
ATF National
Academy;
laboratory chiefs;
branch chiefs,
GS-13 (or band
equivalent) and
above; and
section chiefs,
GS-13 (or band
equivalent) and
above
All Bureau
supervisors
regardless of
grade/band level
DD; ADs; DADs;
CC; Deputy Chief
Counsel;
Associate Chief
Counsel;;
Ombudsperson;
Director,
Laboratory
Services; HQ
division chiefs
and assistant or
deputy division
chiefs; SACs;
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Exhibit 1

(c) In no circumstances may the
deciding official be the same as the
proposing official.

ASACs; DIOs;
Chief, ATF
National
Academy; RACs;
GSs; ASs;
Deputy Chief,
ATF National
Academy; audit
managers;
laboratory chiefs;
branch chiefs,
GS-13 (or band
equivalent) and
above; and
section chiefs,
GS-13 (or band
equivalent) and
above

(3) Furloughs for 30 Days or Less Special Delegation.
(a) The authority to propose a
furlough for 30 days or less for any
Bureau employee (except the
Director).
(b) The authority to make the final
decision on such a proposal.

CFO

AD (OM)

4. Miscellaneous Provisions:
a. Criminal Investigators and
Industry Operations Investigators
Enrolled in Training or Detailed as
Instructors at the ATF National
Academy.
(1) The authority to propose all
levels of adverse and disciplinary
actions against criminal investigators
enrolled in either the Criminal
Investigator Training Program or
Special Agent Basic Training, or
criminal investigators detailed as
instructors and industry operation
investigators enrolled in Federal Law
Enforcement Training Center
(FLETC), except when the case is
referred to the PRB.

Chief, ATF
National
Academy

(2) The authority to propose all
levels of adverse and disciplinary
actions against criminal investigators
enrolled in training.
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Exhibit 1

(3) The authority to make final
decisions on proposals outlined in
4.a.(1) and 4.a.(2) as stated above.
a. Effects of Reassignments. If an
adverse or disciplinary action is
proposed against an employee and
that employee is reassigned before a
decision is issued, the deciding
official will be designated in the
proposal notice and may be the
gaining official (or a higher level
official in the gaining organization).
If the gaining official is the deciding
official, the decision must be issued
after the effective date of the
reassignment. If the losing official is
the deciding official, the decision
must be issued before the effective
date of the reassignment. If a higher
level official (e.g., a deputy assistant
director) or the BDO is the deciding
official, the decision may be issued
either before or after the
reassignment.

Chief, ATF
National
Academy

SAC of the
employee's field
or Headquarters
division, or a
higher level
official. In no
circumstances
may the deciding
official be the
same as the
proposing official.

b. Reductions in Grade/Band Based
on Classification Determinations.
The authority to propose a reduction
in grade/band based on a
classification determination.
The authority to make a final
decision on such a proposal.
c. Terminations of Temporary,
Probationary, or Excepted Service
Employees. The authority to
terminate the following employees:
(1) Employees serving under
temporary appointments.
(2) Employees serving a
probationary period under an initial
appointment to the Federal
Government.
(3) Employees serving under
excepted service appointments with

Chief,
Classification
and Performance
Management
Branch, Human
Resources
Operations
Division (HROD)
Chief, HROP
The appointing or
higher level
official in the
supervisory chain
of the appointing
official.
Appointment
officials are those
whose signatures
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Exhibit 1
less than 1 year of service and who
have preference eligibility.

indicate approval
or authorization
of appointments
in HR Connect
(the Bureau's
automated
human resources
system) or on
Standard Form
(SF) 52, Request
for Personnel
Action.

(4) Employees serving under
excepted service appointments with
less than 2 years of service and who
do not have preference eligibility.
(5) Employees serving under
Veterans Readjustment
Appointments with less than 1 year
of service.

2300 - Employment [Prior DO – ATF O 1152.4]
Specific Subject: Suitability Determinations
OPI: Office of Human Resources and Professional Development
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 5 CFR § 731.103.

To adjudicate suitability under 5 CFR
part 731 for all ATF positions except
GS-1811 Criminal Investigators, GS1854 Inspectors, and GS-1801
Industry Operations Investigators.

Director

Chief, HROD

Title 5 CFR § 302

To determine eligibility for all GS1854 Inspector, GS-1801 Industry
Operations Investigator, and GS1811 Criminal Investigator positions,
including the adjudication of
veterans' preference pursuant to 5
CFR part 302.

Chief, Recruitment,
Diversity and Hiring
Division

May not be
redelegated

2300 - Employment [Prior DO – ATF O 1152.4]
Specific Subject: Human Resources Selection Authorities
OPI: Office of Human Resources and Professional Development
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 5 CFR 335.102

To make personnel selections for all
positions in the Director’s Office and
Chief, PRB.

Director’s designee

May not be
redelegated

To request approval from the Office
of Attorney Recruitment and
Management (OARM) on career
attorney, law clerk, and law student
personnel matters, including the
hiring of all attorneys within the 0905
series.

Chief Counsel and
Deputy Chief
Counsel

May be
redelegated to
Associate Chief
Counsels

ATF O 2311.1A, Merit
Promotion Plan, dated
8/17/2009
DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/2005, and
Title 5 CFR 6.2, 6.3, and
213.3102(d) & (e)

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Exhibit 1
DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/2005, and

To make personnel selections,
except as provided below, for all
supervisory positions at the GS-14,
GS-15.

ATF O 2311.1A, Merit
Promotion Plan, dated
8/17/2009

Title 5 CFR 335.102

To make nonsupervisory personnel
selections for positions at the GS-15
level, as well as lower grade
positions under their responsibility
that do not fall under the authority of
the MPB.

ADs; DADs; Chief,
OEEO;
Ombudsperson;
Chief Counsel;
Deputy Chief
Counsel; and Chief,
Office of Strategic
Management

May be
redelegated to
Associate Chief
Counsels, SACs,
ASACs, DIOs,
Headquarters
division chiefs,
SAC, OPRSO;
ASAC, OPRSO;
GS-15 level
deputy or
assistant division
chiefs; and
directorate staff
chiefs

To select for positions at the GS-13,
as well as lower-grade or banded
positions under their responsibility
that do not fall under the authority of
the MPB or under officials
designated above.

Chief Counsel;
Deputy Chief
Counsel; SACs;
ASACs; DIOs; HQ
division chiefs;
SACs, OPRSO;
ASAC, OPRSO; and
GS-15 level deputy
or assistant division
chiefs; directorate
staff chiefs; Chief,
OEEO; and
Ombudsperson

Associate Chief
Counsels; SACs;
Branch Chiefs;
Deputy Executive
Assistant (Equal
Opportunity)

To fill vacancies by directed
reassignment or from a list of
reassignment eligible.

Within the
directorate in which
the vacancy exists,

May be
redelegated to
DADs; Deputy

ATF O 2311.1A, Merit
Promotion Plan, dated
8/17/2009

DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/2005, and
Title 5 CFR 335.102
ATF O 2311.1A, Merit
Promotion Plan, dated
8/17/2009

DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,

MPB

The head of the
directorate
advertising the
vacancy may be the
selecting authority in
lieu of the DAD-HR
(HRPD) or the MPB
when the area of
consideration on an
announcement is
greater than
Bureau-wide. To
elect this, the
directorate head
must notify HRPD,
in writing, prior to
certification of the
Best-Qualified List.

Title 5 CFR 335.102

DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/2005, and

HRPD Deputy
Assistant Director HR
Chief Counsel

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Exhibit 1
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/2005,
Title 5 CFR 335.102, and
ATF O 2300.8, Mobility
Policy, dated 2/15/2012
DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/05, and
Title 5 CFR 335.102
ATF O 2311.1A, Merit
Promotion Plan, dated
8/17/2009

To override a waiver of these
selection delegations, the request
from the directorate head must
identify the specific position and
vacancy number and indicate why
an override would be in the best
interests of ATF.

the AD or Chief
Counsel may make
a directed
reassignment in
accordance with
applicable rules and
regulations

Chief Counsel or
Associate Chief
Counsels

Deputy Director

May be
redelegated to a
member of the
SES within the
Office of the
Director. May not
be further
redelegated

2300 - Employment [Prior DO – ATF O 1152.4]
Specific Subject: Employment Authorities
OPI: Office of Human Resources and Professional Development
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 5 CFR 330.101 and
102

To validate all position changes and
appointments for all ATF positions
except that of Director.

Director

May be
redelegated to
the Chief, HROD

DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/05, and

Take final action on all appointments
of experts and consultants.

Director

May be
redelegated at
the discretion of
the Director to
the Deputy
Director

To act as appointing officer for ATF.

Chief, HROD

Members of
HRPD for the
purpose of
approving
personnel action
requests and to
provide signature
authority for SF50-B, Notification
of Personnel
Action. This
written delegation
must clearly
define the extent
of the authority
being granted

To administer, without charge or fee,
the oath of office required by 5
U.S.C. § 331 or any other oath

ATF Headquarters:
ADs; CC and Chief,
HROD

May designate, in
writing, staff
under their
control or

Title 5 U.S.C. 3109

Title 5 U.S.C. § 331

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Exhibit 1
required by law in connection with
employment in the Federal service.

ATF Field Offices:
SACs; DIOs;
ASACs; RACs; GSs;
ASs; Chiefs,
National Tracing
Center; Chiefs,
Laboratory; Chief,
Financial
Investigative
Services Division;
and Chief, ATF
National Academy.

supervision who
may administer
such oaths.
(In remote duty
posts or in the
absence of those
delegated,
Federal Judges
or U.S.
Magistrates may
administer the
oath of office.)

2400 - Performance Management and Recognition [Prior DO – ATF O 1152.4]
OPI: Office of Human Resources and Professional Development
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

ATF O 2400.8A,
Performance Management
and Recognition, dated
7/5/2013, and

To approve within-grade increases
upon determining that an employee's
performance is acceptable.

Supervisors

May not be
redelegated

To approve and validate
performance ratings for General
Schedule and Wage Grade
employees.

ADs, DADs, or Chief
of Staff (Director’s
Office), and the
Chief Counsel
having supervisory
oversight of
employees

May be
redelegated to
the second level
supervisor

To approve and validate
performance ratings for all SES
employees.

Director

Deputy Director.
May be
redelegated to a
member of the
SES within the
Office of the
Director. May not
be further
redelegated.

ATF O 2400.8A,
Performance Management
and Recognition, dated
7/5/2013

To authorize Quality Step Increases
for sustained superior performance.

ADs, Chief of Staff
(Director’s Office),
Chief Counsel and
Special Agent in
Charge.

May not be
redelegated

DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/2005

To approve awards in accordance
with ATF O 2400.8A, Performance
Management and Recognition,
dated 7/5/2013.

ADs, Chief of Staff
(Director’s Office),
and Chief Counsel

May be
delegated down
to one
supervisory level
above the

Title 5 CFR 531.401
ATF O 2400.8A,
Performance Management
and Recognition, dated
7/5/13, and
Title 5 CFR 430.204,

DOJ Order 1202, Executive
Resources Management,
dated 11/26/2013
Title 5 CFR 430.301 and 28
CFR 0.15

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Exhibit 1
DOJ O 1451.1A, Incentive
Awards Program, Section
2, Administration, dated
8/18/2008
DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/2005

recommending
official

To approve foreign language awards
paid under 5 U.S.C. § 4523.

Director

May be
redelegated to
not lower than
Chief, HROD

To approve individual awards up to
$7500 (non-attorneys), except SES.

Director

May be
redelegated to
Deputy Director,
ADs, CC,
Division Chiefs,
and Chiefs of
Staff

To approve group awards up to
$2,500 (with no individual receiving
more than $1,500).

Director

May be
redelegated to
DD, ADs, CC,
Division Chiefs,
and Chiefs of
Staff

To approve group awards up to
$3,000 (with no individual receiving
more than $2,500).

Director

May be
redelegated to
DD, ADs, CC,
Division Chiefs,
and Chiefs of
Staff

To approve an individual or group
award with an individual receiving an

Director

May be
redelegated to

DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Chapter 2-8,
Foreign Language Awards,
dated 3/25/2009
ATF O 2400.8A,
Performance Management
and Recognition, dated
7/5/2013
DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/2005
Title 28 CFR 0.143
ATF O 2400.8A,
Performance Management
and Recognition, dated
7/5/2013
DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/2005, and
Title 28 CFR 0.143
ATF O 2400.8A,
Performance Management
and Recognition, dated
7/5/2013
DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/2005, and
Title 28 CFR 0.143
ATF O 2400.8A,
Performance Management
and Recognition, dated
7/5/2013
DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,

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Exhibit 1
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/2005, and

award amount between $2,501 and
$7,500.

DD, ADs, CC,
Division Chiefs,
and Chiefs of
Staff

Title 28 CFR 0.143
ATF O 2400.8A,
Performance Management
and Recognition, dated
7/5/2013
DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/2005, and

To approve cash awards above
$7,500 up to $10,000.

Attorney General

May be
redelegated

To approve cash awards above
$10,000.

Office of Personnel
Management
(through the
Attorney General)

May not be
redelegated;
(Submitted by the
Director.)

To solicit, coordinate, and submit
nominations for awards sponsored
by organizations outside of ATF.

AD, HRPD

May not be
redelegated.

To waive annual premium pay
limitation and the aggregate pay
limitation for work performed in
certain overseas locations.

Director

May not be
redelegated

Title 28 CFR 0.11(a)
DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/2005, and
Title 5 U.S.C. 4502
DOJ Order 1451.1A,
Incentive Awards Program,
dated 8/18/2008, and
Title 5 CFR 410.501
ATF O 2400.8A,
Performance Management
and Recognition, dated
7/5/2013
DOJ Order 3289-2011,
Delegation of Authority to
Waive Annual Premium
Pay Limitation for Certain
Work Performed Overseas,
dated 8/5/2011

2500 - Position Management and Classification [Prior DO – ATF O 1152.4]
OPI: Office of Human Resources and Professional Development
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/2005

To approve and validate all position
classification actions, except for
attorney positions, in the Bureau.

Chief, Classification
and Performance
Management
Branch

May be
redelegated

DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/2005

To take final action on all position
classification and other personnel
actions concerning all SES positions.

AD (HRPD)

May not be
redelegated

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Exhibit 1
DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/2005

To approve details of 30 days or less
to or from offices under their
jurisdiction and another DOJ
component.

ADs, Chief of Staff
(Director’s Office),
and the CC, with
respect to nonattorney personnel,
under their
jurisdiction.

May not be
redelegated

DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/2005

To approve details of 30 days or
more to or from another Federal
agency.

Director, Human
Resources, DOJ

May not be
redelegated

DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/2005

To take final action on details of
employees to foreign governments,
international organizations, and
congressional committees.

Director, Human
Resources, DOJ

May not be
redelegated

DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/2005

To approve details of employees to
the White House, Office of
Independent Counsel, and
Intergovernmental Personnel Act
assignments.

Deputy Attorney
General, DOJ

May not be
redelegated

DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/2005

To approve details of employees to
the United States Senate and the
United States House of
Representatives.

Office of Legislative
Affairs, DOJ

May not be
redelegated

2700 - Pay Administration [Prior DO – 1152.4]
Specific Subject: Compensation Authorities
OPI: Office of Human Resources and Professional Development
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

DOJ Order 1200.1,
Human Resources,
Appendix II, Table of
Delegations, dated
1/10/2005

To approve pay set above the
minimum rate of the grade of a
newly appointed employee hired
for superior qualifications or
agency special needs
determination under 5 U.S.C. §
5333, up to 20 percent of the
appointees’ existing rate of pay.

(1) AD (HRPD)

May not be
redelegated

DOJ Order 1200.1,
Human Resources,
Appendix II, Table of
Delegations, dated
1/10/2005

To approve pay set above the
minimum rate of the grade of a
newly appointed employee hired
for superior qualifications or
agency special needs
determination under 5 U.S.C. §
5333, above 20 percent of the
appointees’ existing rate of pay.

AD (HRPD)

May not be
redelegated

DOJ Order 1200.1,
Human Resources,
Appendix II, Table of

To approve the use of a special
salary rate as highest previous
rate under 5 CFR § 531.221.

AD (HRPD)

May not be
redelegated

(2) Bureau Advisory
Board (BAB)

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Exhibit 1
Delegations, dated
1/10/2005
DOJ Order 1200.1,
Human Resources,
Appendix II, Table of
Delegations, dated
1/10/2005

To make mission-critical
determinations under 5 U.S.C. §
5547(b) for exceptions to premium
pay limitations.

Director

May not be
redelegated

DOJ Order 1200.1,
Human Resources,
Appendix II, Table of
Delegations, dated
1/10/2005

To approve advance payments of
up to two pay periods basic pay
for newly appointed employees.

Director

AD (HRPD)

DOJ Order 1200.1,
Human Resources,
Appendix II, Table of
Delegations, dated
1/10/2005

To approve advance payments of
up to two pay periods basic pay
for newly appointed attorneys and
law clerks.

Chief Counsel

Deputy or
Associate Chief
Counsel

DOJ Order 1200.1,
Human Resources,
Appendix II, Table of
Delegations, dated
1/10/2005

To waive repayment of advance
payments to newly appointed
employees.

Director

AD (HRPD)

DOJ Order 1200.1,
Human Resources,
Appendix II, Table of
Delegations, dated
1/10/2005

To make mission-critical
determinations under 5 U.S.C. §
5547(b)(3) for exceptions to
premium pay limitations.

Director

May not be
redelegated

DOJ Order 1200.1,
Human Resources,
Appendix II, Table of
Delegations, dated
1/10/2005

To approve the payment of hazard
pay differentials for duty involving
physical hardship or hazard.

AD (HRPD)

May not be
redelegated

U.S.C. § 552a.

To release information from the
leave and payroll records of
employees when such information
is requested in connection with
private litigation or is subpoenaed
by a court, upon determination
that release of the information
would not be detrimental to the
Bureau.

AD (HRPD)

May be
redelegated to
the Chief, Payroll
Processing and
Operations
Branch. (When
uncertainty exists
as to the
advisability of
releasing
information in a
particular case,
refer the matter

DOJ Order 1200.1,
Chapter 2-13, Advance
Payments for New
Appointments dated
9/22/2009

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Exhibit 1
to CC, fully
detailing
circumstances.)
2800 - Retirement [Prior DO – ATF O 1152.4]
OPI: Office of Human Resources and Professional Development
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

DOJ Order 1200.1, Human
Resources, Appendix II,
Table of Delegations, dated
1/10/2005

To determine, with DOJ
concurrence, creditability of service
for retirement under 5 U.S.C. §§
8336, 8337, 8412, 8414 and 8451.

AD (HRPD)

May not be
redelegated

2900 - Equal Employment Opportunity Program [Prior DO – ATF O 1100.137]
OPI: Office of Equal Opportunity
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Part 1614, Federal Sector
Equal Employment,
Subpart A, Agency
Program to Promote Equal
Employment Opportunity
(EEO)

To advise the head of the agency
regarding EEO plans, procedures,
regulations, reports, and the overall
agency program; evaluate the
sufficiency of the agency EEO
program; change programs and
procedures to eliminate
discriminatory practices and improve
agency’s EEO program; provide
counseling and process individual
and class complaints; and
investigate complaints fairly,
thoroughly, and promptly.

Chief, OEEO

Deputy Chief,
OEEO

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Exhibit 1
3000 SUBJECT CLASSIFICATION CODE DELEGATION ORDERS
3140 - National Instant Criminal Background Check System [Prior DO – ATF O 1120.8]
OPI: Office of Strategic Intelligence and Information
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

AG Order No. 3072-2009,
Delegation of Authority to
the Director of the Bureau
of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives to
Facilitate Implementation of
the NICS Improvement
Amendments of 2007

To establish and enforce the criteria
that applicable Federal departments
and agencies and states use to
create qualifying relief from firearms
disabilities programs, to decide
whether applicable Federal
departments and agencies and
states have properly implemented
and certified relief from firearms
disabilities programs under the
National Instant Criminal
Background Check System (NICS)
Improvement Amendments Act of
2007 (NIAA), and to make any
related determinations under the
NIAA regarding such relief from
firearms disabilities programs.

Director

AD, Enforcement
Programs and
Services (EPS)
May be
redelegated to
the Chief,
Firearms and
Explosives
Industry Division
(FEID)

3260 - Investigative Aids and Techniques [Prior DO – ATF O 1100.165]
OPI: Office of Field Operations
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 28 CFR §§ 0.130
through 0.133, Functions,
delegations and continuity
of regulations of ATF

To refer law enforcement Title III
applications to the Attorney General.

AD (FO)

DAD (FO)

3319 – Explosives Enforcement and Training Division [Prior DO – ATF O 1120.4]
Specific Subject: Applications for Relief from Federal Firearms and/or Explosives Disabilities
OPI: Office of Field Operations
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

AG Order No. 2650-2003,
Organization of the Bureau
of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives,
dated 1/24/03

Firearms. The Assistant Director
(Office of Field Operations) is to
make determinations on
applications for relief from Federal
firearms disabilities.

AD (FO)

Chief, Explosives
and Training
Division

Explosives. The Assistant
Director, Office of Field
Operations makes determinations
on applications for relief from
Federal explosives disabilities.

AD (FO)

Chief, Explosives
and Training
Division

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Exhibit 1
3400 - Property Taken Into Bureau Custody [Prior DO – ATF O 1151.4]
Specific Subject: Seized Personal Property
OPI: Office of Management
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 21 U.S.C. § 881(a),
Title 18 U.S.C. § 924(d)(1),
Title 18 U.S.C. § 844(c)(1),
Title 18 U.S.C. §
981(a)(1)(A)(C),
Title 18 U.S.C. § 982(a)(1),
Title 18 U.S.C. §1963(a),
Title 18 U.S.C. § 2344(c),
Title 18 U.S.C. § 3667,
Title 21 U.S.C. § 853(a),
Title 22 U.S.C. § 2778(c),
Title 26 U.S.C. § 5872(a),
Title 49 U.S.C. § 80303

To administer the policies and
regulations for administrative
forfeitures.

Chief, Asset
Forfeiture and
Seized Property
Division (AFSPD)

May not be
redelegated

ATF O 3400.1D, Property
Taken Into Bureau
Custody, dated 5/6/2015
ATF Property Manual –
Property Taken Into Bureau
Custody (2015)

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Exhibit 1
5000 SUBJECT CLASSIFICATION CODE DELEGATION ORDERS
5300 - Firearms and Ammunition Program [Prior DO – ATF O 1120.5]
Specific Subject: Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation Report
OPI: Enforcement Programs and Services
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 18 U.S.C. Chapter
44, Firearms

The authority to require the filing of
ATF Form 5300.11 or ATF E-Form
5300.11, Annual Firearms
Manufacturing and Exportation
Report Under 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44,
Firearms.

Director

Chief, Firearms
and Explosives
Services Division
(EPS)

Title 28 U.S.C. § 599A
Title 18 U.S.C. §
923(g)(5)

5300 - Firearms and Ammunition Program [Prior DO – ATF O 1130.4]
Specific Subject: Delegation of Certain Authorities of the Director in 27 CFR Parts 447, 478, and 479
OPI: Enforcement Programs and Services
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 27 CFR Part 447,
Importation of arms,
ammunition and
implements of war; Part
478, Commerce in
firearms and ammunition;
and Part 479, Machine
guns, destructive
devices, and certain
other firearms

A. Under current regulations, the
Director has authority to take final
action on certain matters relating to:

Director

DAD (EPS)

1. Title 27 CFR part 478;
2. Title 27 CFR part 479; and
3. Title 27 CFR part 447.
B. Title 27 CFR part 478, to:
1. Prescribe all forms required by 27
CFR Part 478, under 27 CFR §
478.21.

Branch Chief
(Firearms and
Explosives
Services Division
(FESD))

2. Approve written applications for
alternate methods or procedures,
under 27 CFR § 478.22(a).
3. Withdraw authority for any
alternate method or procedure,
under 27 CFR § 478.22(a).
4. Approve written applications for
emergency variations, under 27
CFR § 478.22(b).
5. Withdraw authority for any
emergency variations, under 27
CFR § 478.22(b).

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6. Determine whether a particular
firearm is a curio or relic, under
27 CFR § 478.26.

7. Determine whether a device is
excluded from the definition of a
destructive device, under 27 CFR
§ 478.27.
8. Approve the transportation in
interstate or foreign commerce of
any destructive device,
machinegun, short-barreled
shotgun, or short-barreled rifle,
under 27 CFR § 478.28.
9.a. Authorize alternate means of
identification of a firearm or
destructive device by a licensed
importer or licensed manufacturer,
under 27 CFR § 478.92.

Chief, Firearms
Technology
Industry Services
Branch (FTISB)
and Chief,
Firearms
Technology
Criminal Branch
(FTCB)

Chief, National
Firearms Act
(NFA) Branch
and NFA Legal
Instruments
Examiners
Chief, FTISB,
and Firearms
Marking Variance
Specialist

9.b. Withdraw authority for alternate
means of identification of a firearm or
destructive device, under 27 CFR §
478.92 with the authority to Chief,
FTISB.

Chief, FTISB and
Chief, FTCB

10. Approve applications for sale or
delivery of destructive device or
weapon, under 27 CFR § 478.98.
Legal Instruments Examiners
NFAD and FESD.

NFA Legal
Instruments
Examiners

11. Furnish each licensed dealer
information defining which
projectiles are considered armor
piercing, under 27 CFR §
478.99(e).

Chief, FTISB and
Chief, FTCB

12. Approve applications to import
firearms, firearms barrels, and
ammunition, under subpart G of
27 CFR Part 478, under 27 CFR
§§ 478.112, 478.113, 478.113a,
478.114, 478.116, and 478.118.
Chief, Imports Branch

Chief, Imports
Branch

13. Determine if certain shipments of
firearms or ammunition to
members of the Armed Forces

Chief, FTISB and
Chief, FTCB
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would violate the Gun Control Act
or other Federal law, or whether
certain firearms or ammunition
are considered to be generally
recognized as particularly
suitable for sporting purposes,
under 27 CFR § 478.141(c).
14. Designate research organizations
exempt from the provisions of §
478.98, with respect to the sale or
delivery of destructive devices,
machineguns, short barreled
shotguns, or short-barreled rifles
to such research organizations,
under 27 CFR § 478.145.
15. Exempt certain armor piercing
ammunition from the
requirements of this part, and to
require that a sample of the
ammunition be submitted for
examination and evaluation,
under 27 CFR § 478.148.

Chief, NFA

Chief, FTISB and
Chief, FTCB

16. Authorize the manufacture,
importation, sale, or delivery of
armor piercing ammunition for the
purpose of testing or
experimenting, under 27 CFR §
478.149.
17. Authorize the assembly of nonsporting semiautomatic rifles or
shotguns for the purpose of
testing or experimenting, under
27 CFR § 478.151

C. Title 27 CFR part 479, to:
1. Prescribe all forms required by 27
CFR Part 479, under 27 CFR §
479.21.

DAD (EPS)
Chief, FESD

2. Determine whether a device is
excluded from the definition of a
destructive device, under 27 CFR
§ 479.24.

Chief, FTISB and
Chief, FTCB

3. Determine whether a firearm or
device, which, although originally
designed as a weapon, is by
reason of the date of its
manufacture, value, design, and
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other characteristics, primarily a
collector's item and is not likely to
be used as a weapon, under 27
CFR § 479.25.
4. To approve alternate methods or
procedures, under 27 CFR §
479.26(a).

Chief, NFA

5. Withdraw approval of alternate
methods or procedures, under 27
CFR § 479.26(a).
6. Approve emergency variations,
under 27 CFR § 479.26(b).

7. Withdraw approval of emergency
variations, under 27 CFR §
479.26(b).
8. Relieve qualified persons of the
requirement to pay special
(occupational) tax, under 27 CFR
§ 479.33(a).
9. Relieve qualified manufacturers
from compliance with any
provision of 27 CFR Part 479,
under 27 CFR § 479.33(a).
10. Maintain supply of stamps
bearing the words "National
Firearms Act," representing
payment of tax on the making of
a firearm, under 27 CFR §
479.61.

NFA Legal
Instrument
Examiners

11. Affix National Firearms Act (NFA)
stamp to original application
authorizing the making of a
firearm, under 27 CFR § 479.62.
12. Approve applications to make a
firearm, under 27 CFR § 479.64.

13. Approve applications to make a
firearm, under 27 CFR § 479.69.

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14. Approve applications to make a
firearm by or on behalf of certain
governmental entities, under 27
CFR § 479.70.
15. Approve applications to transfer
firearms and to affix NFA stamps,
under 27 CFR § 479.86.

16. Approve applications to transfer
firearms to special (occupational)
taxpayers, under 27 CFR §
479.88.
17. Approve applications to transfer
firearms to certain government
entities, under 27 CFR §
479.90(b).
18. Approve applications to transfer
unserviceable firearms as a curio
or ornament, under 27 CFR §
479.91.
19. Maintain a central registry (the
National Firearms Registration
and Transfer Record) of all
firearms in the United States
which are not in the possession
or under the control of the United
States, under 27 CFR § 479.101.
20. a. Authorize other means of
identification of firearms, under
27 CFR § 479.102.

Chief, NFA

Chief, FTISB,
Chief, FTCB and
Firearms Marking
Variance
Specialist

20. b. Withdraw Authority for other
means of identification of
firearms, under 27 CFR 479.102.

Chief, FTISB,
Chief, FTCB

21. Receive notice and effectuate
registration of firearms
manufactured, under 27 CFR §
479.103.

NFA Legal
Instruments
Examiners

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22. Approve registration of firearms
acquired by certain government
entities, under 27 CFR § 479.104.
23. Approve importations of firearms,
under 27 CFR § 479.111(a).

Chief, Imports
Branch

24. Receive notice and effectuate
registration of imported firearms,
under 27 CFR § 479.112(a).

NFA Legal
Instruments
Examiners

25. Approve importations of firearms
by an importer or dealer qualified
under 27 CFR Part 479, for use
as a sample in connection with
sales of such firearms to Federal.
state or local government entities,
under 27 CFR § 479.112(d).

Chief, Imports
Branch

26. Approve applications for the
conditional importation of firearms
and impose conditions upon such
importation of firearms, under 27
CFR § 479.113.
27. Approve applications and execute
permits for the exportation of
firearms, under 27 CFR §
479.115.

NFA Legal
Instruments
Examiners

28. Vary the requirements relating to
permits and supporting
documents for firearms exported
to persons in the insular
possessions of the United States,
under 27 CFR § 479.121.

Chief, NFA

29. Issue duplicate documents
evidencing possession of a
firearm, under 27 CFR § 479.142.

NFA Legal
Instruments
Examiners

30. Maintain a supply of stamps
bearing the words "National
Firearms Act" representing
payment of the transfer tax or tax
on making a firearm, under 27
CFR § 479.161.

Chief, NFA

31. Affix the appropriate "National
Firearms Act" stamp evidencing
payment of the transfer tax or tax
on making firearm, under 27 CFR
§ 479.161.

NFA Legal
Instruments
Examiners

D. Title 27 CFR part 447, to:

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Exhibit 1
1. Approve applications for
registration of persons to import
articles enumerated on the U.S.
Munitions Import List, under 27
CFR § 447.32(a).

Chief, Imports
Branch

2. Approve the refund of registration
fee, under 27 CFR § 447.32(c).
3. Prescribe a longer or shorter
period of records retention, under
27 CFR § 447.34(b).
4. Prescribe all forms required by 27
CFR Part 447, under 27 CFR §
447.35(a).
5. Approve permit applications to
import firearms, ammunition, and
implements of war, under 27 CFR
§ 447.42.
6. Amend, alter, or certify permits to
import firearms, ammunition, and
implements of war, under 27 CFR
§ 447.43(c).
7. Deny, revoke, suspend, or revise
permits to import firearms,
ammunition, and implements of
war, under 27 CFR §§ 447.44(a)
and (b).
8. Certify to the legality of
importation of articles on the U.S.
Munitions Import List, under 27
CFR § 447.51.

5300 - Firearms and Ammunition Program [Prior DO – ATF O 1120.3]
Specific Subject: National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record
OPI: Enforcement Programs and Services
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 27 CFR § 479.101,
Registration of firearms,
and

Authority is delegated to maintain
custody and control of the National
Firearms Registration and Transfer
Record, and authority to execute
certifications relative thereto.

Director

Chief, Firearms
and Explosives
Services
Division; Chief,
National
Firearms Act
Branch;
and Supervisory
Legal
Instruments

AG Order No. 26502003, Organization of the
Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives, dated
1/24/2003

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Exhibit 1
Examiners, and
Legal Instrument
Examiners, NFA
Branch
5320 - National Firearms Act [Prior DO – ATF O 1130.34]
Specific Subject: Importation of Arms, Ammunition, and Implements of War
OPI: Enforcement Programs and Services
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 26 CFR
§ 301.7701-9,

Under current regulations the Director
has authority to take final action on
matters relating to procedure and
administration. The Bureau has
determined that certain of these
authorities should, in the interest of
efficiency, be delegated to a lower
organizational level.

Director

27 CFR §§
447.32(a) and
(c):
Specialist or
Legal
Instruments
Examiner,
Firearms and
Explosives
Imports Branch
(FEIB)

Title 27 CFR, Part 447,
Importation of arms,
ammunition and
implements of war, and
Title 28 U.S.C. § 599A,
Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives

27 CFR §
447.33:
Specialist or
Legal
Instruments
Examiner, FEIB
27 CFR §
447.34(b):
Chief, FEIB, to
prescribe
retention period
of less than 6
years. Director
of Industry
Operations to
prescribe
retention period
of more than 6
years.
27 CFR §
447.35(a):
Chief, FEIB
27 CFR §
447.42(a)(2):
Specialist or
Legal
Instruments
Examiner, FEIB

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Exhibit 1
27 CFR §
447.43(c):
Chief, or Deputy
Chief, Firearms
and Explosives
Services Division
27 CFR §§
447.44(a) and
(b):
Chief, FEIB, to
deny, to revoke,
suspend or
revise
27 CFR §
447.44(c):
Chief, or Deputy
Chief, Firearms
and Explosives
Services Division
27 CFR §
447.44(d):
Supervisory
Legal
Instruments
Examiner, FEIB,
to receive
permits
27 CFR §
447.51:
Specialist and
Legal
Instruments
Examiner, FEIB
27 CFR §
447.52(b):
Imports Branch
Chief, FEIB
27 CFR §
447.52(f):
Chief FEIB,
Specialist, and
Legal
Instruments
Examiner, FEIB,
to determine if
documents are
acceptable.
Supervisory
Legal
Instruments
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Exhibit 1
Examiner, FEIB,
with whom
certification is
filed, and to
require additional
documents.
5320 - National Firearms Act [Prior DO – ATF O 1100.145B]
Specific Subject: Information Requested by Federal and State Agencies
OPI: Enforcement Programs and Services
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 26 U.S.C. § 6103(o)

Title 26 U.S.C. § 6103(o), provides
that NFA information shall be open to
inspection by or disclosure to officers
and employees of a Federal agency
whose official duties require such
inspection or disclosure. Only certain
officials are authorized to make NFA
disclosures to other Federal agencies
pursuant to 26 U.S.C. § 6103(o).

DAD (FO)

May not be
redelegated

Title 26 U.S.C. § 6103(i)(3)(B)(i),
provides that NFA information may be
disclosed under circumstances
involving an imminent danger of
death or physical injury to any person.
Title 26 U.S.C. § 6103(i)(3)(B)(i)
provides that NFA information may be
disclosed to appropriate officers or
employees of any Federal or State
law enforcement agency to apprise
them of such circumstances. Only
certain officials are authorized to
make NFA disclosures to other
Federal and state agencies pursuant
to 26 U.S.C. § 6103(i)(3)(B)(i)

Deputy Director

Title 26 U.S.C. § 6103
(i)(3)(B)(i)
Title 26 U.S.C. §
6103(i)(7)(A)(i)
Title 26 U.S.C. §
6103(i)(7)(A)(ii)
Title 26 U.S.C. §
6103(i)(7)(B)

SACs

AD (FO)
Chief, Special
Operations Division

Disclosure Procedures:
a.

Requests from other Federal
agencies for disclosure of
NFA information pursuant to
26 U.S.C. § 6103(o), must be
in writing (except for
emergency situations) and
must state that the requesting
agency will meet the
safeguard requirements
contained in 26 U.S.C. §
6103(p)(4).

b.

Requests from other Federal
or state agencies for the
disclosure of NFA information
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pursuant to 26 U.S.C. §
6103(i)(3)(B)(i) may be made
orally. However, within a
reasonable amount of time
after such request, the
Federal or State agency must
submit a follow up written
request for the disclosure of
the NFA information. In
addition, the Federal or state
agency must State that it will
meet the safeguard
requirements contained in 26
U.S.C. § 6103(p)(4).
5400 - Explosives Program [Prior DO – ATF O 1120.2A]
Specific Subject: Determinations on Notices of Clearance, Letters of Clearance, or Denial and
Appeals of Letters of Denial
OPI: Enforcement Programs and Services
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 18 U.S.C. § 843(h),
and

To make determinations on Notices of
Clearance, Letters of Clearance,
Letters of Denial, and Appeals of
Letters of Denial under 18 U.S.C.
843(h) for responsible persons and
employee possessors listed on
explosives licenses and permits.

Director

Chief, Federal
Explosives
Licensing Center

AG Order No. 2650-2003,
Organization of the
Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives, dated
1/24/2003

5400 – Explosives Program
Specific Subject: Appeal on Petition to the Director
OPI: Office of Field Operations
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 27 CFR § 555.79
Appeal on petition to the
Director

To receive, review, consider and
decide petitions on appeal to the
Director in license and permit
proceedings under 27 CFR Part 555,
Commerce in Explosives, subpart E,
License, and Permit Proceedings.

Director

May be
redelegated to a
member of the
Senior Executive
Service within the
office of the
Director. May not
be further
redelegated.

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Exhibit 1
6000 SUBJECT CLASSIFICATION CODE DELEGATION ORDERS
6100 - Training and Program Development and Delivery [Prior DO – ATF O 1170.1A]
OPI: Office of Human Resources and Professional Development
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 28 U.S.C. § 0.163

To exercise the authority vested in
the Attorney General by 5 U.S.C.
4109, with respect to the selection
and assignment of employees for
training by, in, or through Government
facilities and the payment or
reimbursement of expenses for such
training.

ADs

DADs, Division
Chiefs, Program
Managers, and
Training
Managers

Title 5 CFR § 410.201

To establish, budget for, operate,
maintain, and evaluate plans and
programs for training agency
employees by, in, and through
Government or non-Government
facilities, as appropriate.

ADs

DADs; Division
Chiefs

To establish policies governing
employee training, including a
statement of the alignment of
employee training and development
with agency strategic plans, the
assignment of responsibility to ensure
the training goals are achieved, and
the delegation of training approval
authority to the lowest appropriate
level.

AD (HRPD)

To establish priorities for training
employees and allocate resources
according to those priorities.

ADs

To develop and maintain plans and
programs that:

AD (HRPD)

Division Chiefs
(HRPD)

1) Identify mission-critical
occupations and competencies;
2) Identify workforce competency
gaps;
3) Include strategies for closing
competency gaps; and
4) Assess periodically, but not less
than annually, the overall
agency talent management
program to identify training
needs within the agency as

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required by section 303 of E.O.
11348.
Title 5 CFR § 410.302

To prescribe procedures as are
necessary to ensure that the selection
of employees for training is made
without regard to political preference,
race, color, religion, national origin,
sex, marital status, age, or
handicapping condition, and with
proper regard for their privacy and
constitutional rights as provided by
the merit system principles set forth in
5 U.S.C. 2301 (b)(2).

AD (HRPD)

To prescribe procedures as are
necessary to ensure that the training
facility and curriculum are accessible
to employees with disabilities.

AD (HRPD)

To not allow training in a facility that
discriminates in the admission or
treatment of students.

ADs

Title 5 CFR § 410.307

To determine whether an agency may
train an employee to meet the
qualification requirements of a
position in another agency.

AD (HRPD)

Title 5 CFR § 410.308

To assess and maintain records on
the effectiveness of training
assignments to obtain an academic
degree.

AD (HRPD)

Title 5 CFR § 410.309

To establish written procedures that
include the minimum requirements for
continued service agreements.

AD (HRPD)

DADs, Division
Chiefs

To establish procedures to compute
length of training period for academic
degree training programs in
accordance with § 410.310(d).
Title 5 CFR § 410.401

To determine which expenses
constitute necessary training
expenses under section 4109 of title
5, U.S.C.

ADs

Title 5 CFR § 410.405

To establish such procedures as he
or she considers necessary to protect
the Government’s interest when
employees fail to complete, or to
successfully complete, training for
which the agency pays expenses.

AD (HRPD)

Title 5 CFR § 412.201

To develop a comprehensive
management succession program,
based on the agency’s workforce

AD (HRPD)

DADs, Division
Chiefs

DAD (HRPD),
Division Chiefs
(HRPD)
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succession plans, to fill agency
supervisory and managerial positions.

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Exhibit 1
8000 SUBJECT CLASSIFICATION CODE DELEGATION ORDERS
8620 - Personnel Security Investigations [Prior DO – ATF O 1180.1A]
OPI: Office of Professional Responsibility and Security Operations
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

E.O. 10450, Security
Requirements for
Government Employment,
dated 4/27/1953,

To perform the operating functions
relating to personnel security;
authority to grant Top Secret,
Secret, and Confidential security
clearances to all employees, except
the Director, other assigned political
appointees, Schedule C
employees, and attorneys; this
includes the granting of interim
clearances; to waive the preappointment full-field background
investigation requirements; to deny,
suspend, or revoke eligibility for
initial or continued access to
classified information; to develop,
implement, and manage a
contractor personnel security
program; and to make security
determinations for all ATF
contractors for non-classified
contracts.

AD (OPRSO)/CSO

The authority
given to the AD,
OPRSO may not
be redelegated. In
addition the
recommendation
authority
delegated to the
Chief, Personnel
Security Division,
to carry out the
duties of
personnel security
program, may not
be redelegated.

E.O. 12968, Access to
Classified Information,
dated 8/2/1995,
DOJ Order 2600.2D,
Security Programs and
Responsibilities, dated
06/11/2011, and
DOJ Memorandum dated
1/24/03, Delegation of
Authority

To grant the security clearance for
the Personnel Security Officer.

E.O. 10450, Security
Requirements for
Government Employment,
dated 4/27/1953,
E.O. 12968, Access to
Classified Information,
dated 8/2/1995, and
DOJ Order 2600.2D,
Security Programs and
Responsibilities, dated
06/11/2011
Title 28 CFR § 17.11; DOJ
Memorandum dated
11/24/03, Delegation of
Authority
DOJ Memorandum dated
6/7/04, Temporary

AD (OPRSO)/CSO

May not be
redelegated.

To grant Confidential, Secret, or
Top Secret clearances, including
interim clearances, to noncontractor personnel outside the
Executive Branch; including, but not
limited to state and local law
enforcement officials.

AD (OPRSO)/CSO

May not be
Redelegated. The
AD, OPRSO, has
designated the
Chief, Personnel
Security Division,
to carry out the
duties of
personnel security
program

Indefinite delegation to approve law
student volunteer applicants whose
pre-employment paperwork does
not reflect significant derogatory
information.

CC

Chief, Personnel
Security
Division/Personnel
Security Officer

To review and approve the FBI
background investigations for
attorneys and law students.

CC

Chief, Personnel
Security
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Exhibit 1
Delegation of Authority to
Approve Appointments of
Certain Law Student
Volunteer Applicants
DOJ Delegation of
Personnel Authorizations
by the Head of the
Organization, dated
4/14/03

Division/Personnel
Security Officer
To review all clearance denials or
revocation.

CC

May not be
redelegated

DOJ Policy Memorandum
#2013-02, Department of
Justice Appeal Process for
Denial or Revocation of
Eligibility
8800 - Information Security [Prior DO – ATF O 1180.2]
OPI: Office of Professional Responsibility and Security Operations
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 6 U.S.C. § 531, and

Act as the executive level point of
contact for all security matters for
the Bureau and strategically direct
policy and oversight related to
security and emergency
preparedness activities for the
directorates, field divisions and their
components, employees and
contractors.

AD (OPRSO)/ CSO

May not be
redelegated

Director

May not be
redelegated

Title 28 CFR §§ 0.130
through 0.133, Functions,
delegations and continuity
of regulations of ATF

Provides strategic direction and is
directly responsible for the following
programs:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Physical Security.
Personnel Security.
Information Security.
Emergency Preparedness.
Continuity of Operations
/Continuity of Government.
6. Operations Security.
7. Executive Protection.
Coordinates and supports:

E.O. 12958, Classified
National Security
Information, dated
4/17/1995 and

1. IT and Telecommunications
Security.
2. Document Security.
Provides guidance when making
original classification,
declassification, and downgrading
decisions on classified National

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Exhibit 1
ATF O 8800.1E,
Information Security, dated
8/29/2017

Security Information at the Top
Secret, Secret, and/or Confidential
levels.

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Exhibit 1
9000 SUBJECT CLASSIFICATION CODE DELEGATION ORDERS
9000 - Freedom of Information [Prior DO – ATF O 1190.4]
OPI: Office of Public and Governmental Affairs
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA):
ATF O 9000.1B, Public
and Governmental
Affairs, dated
10/10/2013,

Acting as the principle advisor to
ATF’s Senior management officials
on all matters relating to the public
disclosure of information subject to
FOIA and PA.

Chief, Disclosure
Division

May not be
redelegated

Title 5 U.S.C. § 555, as
amended,
Freedom of Information
Act Improvement Act of
2016, Public Law 114185,
Title 28 CFR § 16
Privacy Act (PA):
Privacy Act, as amended,
Title 5 U.S.C. § 552a,

Formulating and implementing ATF
policy as it relates to the FOIA and
PA, and supervising the centralized
processing of all request submitted to
the Bureau.
Servers as the Senior Component
Official for Privacy (SCOP), ensuring
all system of Record Notices (SORN)
and Privacy Impact Assessments
(PIA) are current.

DOJ Order 0601, Privacy
and Civil Liberties, dated
2/6/14

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Exhibit 1
9310 - Correspondence Management [Prior DO – ATF O 1100.2C]
OPI: Office of Public and Governmental Affairs
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 28 U.S.C. § 599A,
Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives, and

1. To sign official ATF
correspondence.

Director

DD

2. To sign official ATF
correspondence and related
documents pertaining to:

ADs and Chief
Counsel

May not be
redelegated

b. Official correspondence of a
technical nature directed to
counterparts in DOJ, other DOJ
components, the public, industry
members, and other Government
agencies.

AD, Public and
Governmental Affairs
(PGA)

May not be
redelegated

3. To sign correspondence prepared
in response to congressional inquiries
referred to the PGA as such reply
constitutes routine or informational
reply.

Acting ADs and
Acting CC

Not below the
level of branch
chief

Title 28 CFR §§
0.130 through 0.133,
Functions, delegations
and continuity of
regulations of ATF

a. Operational matters directed to
other ATF Headquarters and field
offices under their supervision.

4. All individuals designated to act for
an official will sign their own name as
the acting official rather than signing
“for” that official.
9700 - Legal Counsel [Prior DO – ATF O 1190.3]
OPI: Office of Chief Counsel
Authority Citation

Authority Narrative

Delegation

Redelegation

Title 28 CFR § 0.130,
General Functions,

To establish the Office of Chief
Counsel within the Bureau of ATF
and set forth delegations of authority
to the Chief Counsel in the following
areas: providing legal advice, drafting
legal opinions and other documents
that interpret laws and regulations,
litigation, compromise authority,
personnel, organization, remission or
mitigation of forfeiture.

Chief Counsel

May be
redelegated at
the discretion of
the Chief
Counsel insofar
as such
delegations
comply with any
applicable
regulations,
directives or
policies of the
DOJ

Title 28 CFR § 0.131,
Specific Functions,
Title 28 CFR § 0.132,
Delegation respecting
claims against the
Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives,
Title 28 CFR § 0.133,
Transition and continuity
of regulations,

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Exhibit 1

Title 28 CFR § 0.138,
Federal Bureau of
Investigation, Drug
Enforcement
Administration, Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms, and
Explosives, Bureau of
Prisons, Federal Prison
Industries, Immigration
and Naturalization
Service, United States
Marshals Service, Office
of Justice Programs,
Executive Office for
Immigration Review,
Executive Office for
United States Attorneys,
Executive Office for
United States Trustees,
Title 28 CFR § 0.140,
Authority relating to
advertisements, and
purchase of certain
supplies and services,
Title 28 CFR § 0.141,
Audit and ledger
accounts,
Title 28 CFR § 0.142, Per
diem and travel
allowances,
Title 28 CFR § 0.143,
Incentive Award
Program,
Title 28 CFR § 0.144,
Determination of Basic
Workweek,
Title 28 CFR § 0.145,
Overtime Pay,
Title 28 CFR § 0.146,
Seals,
Title 28 CFR § 0.147,
Certification of
obligations,

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Title 28 CFR § 0.148,
Certifying Officers,
Title 28 CFR § 0.149,
Cash payments,
Title 28 CFR § 0.151,
Administering Oath of
Office,
Title 28 CFR § 0.152,
Approval of funds for
attendance at meetings,
Title 28 CFR § 0.153,
Selection and
assignment of employees
for training,
Title 28 CFR § 0.154,
Advance and evacuation
payments and special
allowances, and
Title 28 CFR § 0.155,
Waiver of claims for
erroneous payments of
pay and allowances.

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EXHIBIT 2
ABBREVIATIONS
A
AAG
AAG/A
AD
AFSPD
AG
AS
ASAC
ATF

Assistant Attorney General
Assistant Attorney General for Administration
Assistant Director
Asset Forfeiture and Seized Property Division
Attorney General
Area Supervisor
Assistant Special Agent in Charge
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

B
BAB
BCPO
BDO

Bureau Advisory Board
Bureau Chief Procurement Officer
Bureau Deciding Official

C
CAT
CC
CFO
CFR
CIO
CO
CS
CSO

Component Assessment Team
Chief Council
Chief Financial Officer
Code of Federal Regulations
Chief Information Officer
Contracting Officer
Contract Specialist
Chief Security Officer

D
DAD
DCFO
DD
DIO
DO
DOJ

Deputy Assistant Director
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Deputy Director
Director of Industry Operations
Delegation Order
Department of Justice

E
EA
EEO
E.O.
EPS

Executive Assistant
Equal Employment Opportunity
Executive Order
Enforcement Programs and Services (Office of)

F
FAR
FEIB
FEID
FESD
FITARA
FFL
FLETC
FMD
FMFIA
FMR
FOIA
FO
FTCA
FTCB
FTISB
FR

Federal Acquisition Regulation
Firearms and Explosives Imports Branch
Firearms, Explosives Industry Division
Firearms and Explosives Services Division
Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act
Federal Firearms Licensee or Federal Firearms License
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Financial Management Division
Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act
Federal Management Regulations
Freedom of Information Act
Field Operations (Office of)
Federal Tort Claims Act
Firearms Technology Criminal Branch
Firearms Technology Industry Services Branch
Federal Register
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G
GS
GSA

Group Supervisor
General Services Administration

H
HIDTA
HR
HROD
HRPD
HQ

High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
Human Resources
Human Resources Operations Division
Human Resources and Professional Development (Office of)
Headquarters (Bureau)

I

ID
IG
IO
IT

Identification (media)
Inspector General
Industry Operations
Information Technology

J
JAR
JMD

Justice Acquisition Regulations
Justice Management Division

M
MPB

Merit Promotion Board

N
NFA
NFAD
NIAA
NICS

National Firearms Act
National Firearms Act Division
NICS Improvement Amendments Act
National Instant Criminal Background Check System

O
OARM
OCDETF
OEEO
OFPP
OM
OMB
OPI
OPM
OPRSO
OSII
OST

Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management
Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force
Office of Equal Employment Opportunity
Office of Federal Procurement Policy
Office of Management (ATF)
Office of Management and Budget
Office of Primary Interest (e.g., owner of the delegation of authority)
Office of Personnel Management
Office of Professional Responsibility and Security Operations
Office of Strategic Intelligence and Information
Office of Science and Technology

P
PA
PCS
PGA
PGD
PRB

Privacy Act
Permanent Change of Station
Public and Governmental Affairs
Procurement Guidance Document
Professional Review Board

R
RAC

Resident Agent in Charge

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EXHIBIT 2
S
SAC
SAT
SBA
SES
SF
§
§§

Special Agent in Charge
Senior Assessment Team
Small Business Act
Senior Executive Service
Standard Form
Section (of the Code of Federal Regulations or the United States Code)
Sections (of the Code of Federal Regulations or the United States Code)

T
TDY
TFO

Temporary Duty Travel
Task Force Officer

U
U.S.C.

United States Code

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