For Immediate Release  
 Contact: Gail H. Davis
                                               FY-98-15 
                                               Date: August 24, 1998 

   

            CHANGES IN FEDERAL EXPLOSIVES
                           REGULATIONS

   
   
 Washington – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) has issued a final rule
 amending the Federal explosives regulations.  The new regulations will increase public safety,
 eliminate duplication with respect to licensing requirements, and update references and definitions to
 reflect current explosives industry terminology.  

 Under the new regulations, any person who stores explosive materials must notify their local fire
 department of sites where explosives are stored or manufactured.  Additional changes include
 increases in Federal explosives license and permit fees.  

 The new regulations are effective on December 22, 1998. 

 For additional information, see today’s issue of the Federal Register, ATF’s Web site at
 www.atf.treas.gov, or contact the Public Information Division at (202) 927-8500. 
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