Clarification of Fireworks Approvals Policy published in the Federal Register Docket No. PHMSA-2010-0353
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  • Effective June 29, 2011 the Clarification of the Fireworks Approvals Policy (N-10-9) was published in the Federal Register Docket No. PHMSA-2010-0353: Notice 10-9 (http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-06-29/pdf/2011-15969.pdf).
       
  • This policy clarification is intended to enhance safety by ensuring accountability of the manufacturer of the device, and reducing the number of duplicate applications and approvals being issued for identical fireworks devices. 
     
  • PHMSA's Policy is to:
    • Issue firework classification approvals only to fireworks manufacturers.
    • Accept firework applications from fireworks manufacturers or their U.S. Designated Agent. The U.S. Designated Agent must be in accordance with 49 CFR ยง105.40.