The application should include a Cover letter (one Cover Sheet required for multiple applications submitted at the same time), the Request application, Chemical Composition Sheet and Diagram.  Do not staple applications.

You may submit one application per email to phmsa.hm-fireworks@dot.gov.

We require that you submit the application in two or more files. The application itself must be in one file and the Chemical Composition List and Diagram may be in one or more supplementary files. You may submit these files in MS Word, MS Excel, or PDF format. If you submit files which cannot be opened, we will return the email to you.

Yes, a complete application must be submitted with the denial letter.

There are many reasons why emails are returned.  The application is not signed (in blue or black ink) in English. Diagrams and/or chemical composition sheets are missing. More than one application is attached to a single email or the application including the diagram and chemical composition sheets are submitted in a single file.

Yes. The information is provided on the PHMSA website under fireworks or the information can be found in 49 CFR § 105.40.

Go to the Approvals Data Search link to search for the status of applications for your company.

No. The thermal stability test takes 48 hours to complete and is required to be completed prior to the Certified Application date.

Information regarding fireworks, the approval process for an EX application, sample application, as well as, additional information can be found on the PHMSA website.

Yes, a helicopter device is required to have a propeller or blade attached.