Synopses & Reviews
Explosives play a large role in the production of materials and services that affect virtually all facets of modern life. The vast majority of explosives produced in the United States are used in mining, quarrying, and construction. In 1998, over 6 billion pounds of explosives were produced here.
Unfortunately, we have become all too familiar with scenes of violence and destruction in which explosives were used for illegitimate purposes, or in which accidental explosions have caused loss of life and untold hardship.
The Department of Treasury's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms produces this publication not only to lay down the law, but to also provide guidance and support for the explosives industries in their efforts to maintain accurate records and inventories, keep explosives secure from theft, and report any theft or loss.
Table of Contents
Section Index to Part 55
Subpart A - Introduction
Subpart B - Definitions
Subpart C - Administrative and Miscellaneous Provisions
Subpart D - Licenses and Permits
Subpart E - License and Permit Proceedings
Subpart F - Conduct of Business or Operations
Subpart G - Records and Reports
Subpart H - Exemptions
Subpart I - Unlawful Acts, Penalties, Seizures and Forfeitures
Subpart J- Marking of Plastic Explosives
Subpart K - Storage
Questions and Answers
Index to Questions and Answers
ATF Explosives Rulings and Procedures
ATF Ruling 77-24, Appendix A and B
ATF Ruling 77-24, Appendix C - E
General Information