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New: Commerce in Explosives; 2022 Annual List of Explosive Materials

Commerce in Explosives: 2021 Annual List of Explosive Materials

Commerce in Explosives: 2020 Annual List of Explosive Materials

ATF Explosives Industry Newsletter - December 2019

Final Rule – Rules of Practice in Explosives License and Permit Proceedings; Revisions Reflecting Changes Consistent With the Homeland Security Act of 2002 - Nov. 25, 2019

Final Rule – Removal of Expired Regulations

Final Rule – Separation Distances of Ammonium Nitrate and Blasting Agents From Explosives or Blasting Agents
 
ATF Ruling 2018-1 - Revoking Certain Guidance Documents

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