Mr. Christopher M. Bruce — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation

Page 1of Transportation U.S. Department 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration JUN 2 8 2007 Mr. Christopher M. Bruce 2605 Arrowhead Lane Ref. No. 07-0099 Bellevue, NE 68123 Dear Mr. Bruce: This is in response to your May 17, 2007 letter concerning the applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR: 49 CFR 171-180) to fireworks. Specifically, you ask whether Class B 1.3G fireworks, sold for personal, non-commercial use and transported in personal vehicles, are subject to the HMR. The answer is no. Private individuals who purchase fireworks not requiring a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) license for their own personal use and transport them in personal vehicles are not subject to the HMR. I hope this information is helpful. Sincerely, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards 171./ 070099#

Page 2Foster Christopher M Bruce Bellevue, Ne 68123 2605 Arrowhead Ln §11. ! 402 312 3377 402 293 1635 Applicability Fireworks May 17, 2007 07-0099 U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Office of Hazardous Materials Safety 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE East Building, 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20590 Dear Sir or Madam: transportation of fireworks for non-commercial use. This is a request letter for clarification of rules and regulations if reference to the Could you please reply in written format (email) commenting on the rules for commercial use and transported by such persons in their personal vehicles whether transportation of Class B 1.3G fireworks that are sold to customers for personal, non- Sincerely, Christopher Bruce#