Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/02/03/2012-2492/federal-firearms-license-proceedings-hearings-2008r-15p
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:: Federal Firearms License Proceedings-Hearings (2008R-15P)
A Proposed Rule by the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau on 02/03/2012
5460-5463
2012-2492
https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2012-2492
The regulations in Subpart E of Part 478, sections 478.71-478.78, relate to proceedings involving federal firearms licenses, including the denial, suspension, or revocation of a license, or the imposition of a civil fine. In particular, § 478.71 provides that the Director of ATF may issue a notice of denial on ATF Form 4498 (Notice of Denial of Application for License) to an applicant for a license if he has reason to believe that the applicant is not qualified, under the provisions of § 478.47, to receive a license. The notice sets forth the matters of fact and law relied upon in determining that the application should be denied, and affords the applicant 15 days from the date of receipt of the notice in which to request a hearing to review the denial. If a request for a hearing is not filed within such time, the application is disapproved and a copy, so marked, is returned to the applicant.
Under § 478.72, an applicant who has been denied an original or renewal license may file a request with the Director of Industry Operations (DIO) for a hearing to review the denial of the application. On conclusion of the hearing and after consideration of all relevant facts and circumstances presented by the applicant or his representative, the Director (or his or her delegate) renders a decision confirming or reversing the denial of the application. If the decision is that the denial should stand, a certified copy of the Director's findings and conclusions are furnished to the applicant with a final notice of denial, ATF Form 4501 (now ATF Form 5300.13), Final Notice of Denial of Application or Revocation of Firearms License. In addition, a copy of the application, marked “Disapproved,” is furnished to the applicant. If the decision is that the license applied for should be issued, the applicant will be so notified, in writing, and the license will be issued.
As specified in § 478.74, a licensee who receives a notice of license suspension or revocation of a license, or imposition of a civil fine, may file a request for a hearing with the Director of Industry Operations. On conclusion of the hearing and after consideration of all the relevant information presented at the hearing, the Director renders a decision and prepares a brief summary of the findings and conclusions on which the decision was based. If the decision is that the license should be revoked or, in actions under 18 U.S.C. 922(t)(5) (or 924(p)), that the license should be revoked or suspended, or that a civil fine should be imposed, a certified copy of the summary is furnished to the licensee with the final notice of revocation, suspension, or imposition of a civil fine on ATF Form 4501. If the decision is that the license should not be revoked, or in actions under 18 U.S.C. 922(t)(5) (or 924(p)), that the license should not be revoked or suspended, and a civil fine should not be imposed, the licensee will be notified in writing.
Under § 478.76, a firearms licensee or an applicant for a firearms license may be represented at a hearing by an attorney, certified public accountant, or other person recognized to practice before ATF, provided certain requirements are met. The Director may be represented in hearing proceedings by an attorney in the Office of Chief Counsel or authorized Division Counsel. Pursuant to § 478.77, hearings concerning notification of license denials, suspensions, revocations, or the imposition of a civil fine must be held in a location convenient to the aggrieved party.
§ 478.72 Hearing after application denial.
§ 478.74 Request for hearing after notice of suspension, revocation, or imposition of civil fine.