{"operation":"document","citation":"PHMSA Guidance, Energetic Materials FAQs","title":"Energetic Materials FAQs","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2017-12-19","effective_on":"2017-12-19","summary":"Energetic Materials FAQs Document Energetic Materials FAQs.pdf (89.7 KB) Frequently asked questions and their answers for applying for energetic materials approvals. Issued Date: Tuesday, December 19, 2017","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-guidance-energetic-materials-faqs-706d5db0.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-guidance-energetic-materials-faqs-706d5db0.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-guidance-energetic-materials-faqs-706d5db0","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/regulatory-compliance/phmsa-guidance/energetic-materials-faqs","body":"Energetic Materials FAQs\n\nDocument\n\n Energetic Materials FAQs.pdf (89.7 KB)\n\n        Frequently asked questions and their answers for applying for energetic materials approvals.\n\n          Issued Date: Tuesday, December 19, 2017\n\n<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nEnergetic Materials FAQs\nQ1. I have an Explosives Classification Approval (EX) with a seven-digit number and I\nunderstand that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Approvals has\nchanged the numbering system to a 10-digit number. Will my company have to apply\nfor a new number? May I use packagings, labels and/or stamps with the old number?\nA1. At the beginning of the Year 2000, it became necessary to revamp the CA numbering\nsystem, and the 10-digit numbering system was developed. The old seven-digit number\n(and in a few cases, the nine-digit number) and the new 10-digit number are\ninterchangeable. It is NOT necessary to apply for a new number. For all CA's including\nrenewals (which include EX Approval letters) the new 10-digit number will be used. If your\ncompany is using packagings, labels, and/or stamps with the old number, you may continue\nto use them until your supply has been exhausted. All new packagings, labels and/or\nstamps must have the new number on them.\nQ2. I am with a branch of the Department of Defense and I need a copy of an existing\nCompetent Authority Classification of Explosives (EX approval letter) so that I can\nmove some (military) explosives through the commercial transportation system. How\ncan I obtain a copy of an existing EX letter (for military purposes)?\nA2. To obtain a copy of an existing EX approval letter issued to the U.S. Department of the\nArmy's Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) (formerly known as\nthe Military Traffic Management Command (MTMC)), you may contact a DOD\nrepresentative, at 618-220-5041 or send a fax to 757-878-8205. The SDDC has access to\nall copies of EX letters issued to the SDDC or MTMC and serves as the point of contact for\nall requests for copies of existing EX approval letters.\nQ3. I submitted an application to obtain an EX classification approval and I have been\nchecking my fax machine for a faxed copy of the EX approval letter. So far nothing\nhas been sent. What is the time frame for obtaining a EX approval letter?\nA3. The approval processing time is up to 120 days for EX classification approvals. We are\nnow sending EX approval letters via e-mail. If the e-mail address is unavailable, we will\nsend the EX approval letter via fax. A copy will be mailed when the e-mail address or fax\nnumber has not been provided. It is possible that the EX approval letter was sent via e-mail\nand the e-mail address that was provided was inaccurate. It is vital for you to provide a valid\ne-mail address with your application.\nFAQ - Mergers Acquisitions and Legal Status Changes\nLast updated: Tuesday, December 19, 2017","truncated":false,"body_characters":2874}