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Hazardous Materials: Allowing Fireworks Certification Agencies (FCAs) To Approve Professional Fireworks
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration published this final rule in the Federal Register on August 7, 2026. It took effect on September 8, 2026.
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What the agency says
This final rule expands the authority of a Fireworks Certification Agency (FCA) to obtain the ability to approve fireworks constructed to certain requirements. These amendments will streamline PHMSA's fireworks approval process and provide the industry with improved regulatory flexibility.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-16111
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Transportation Department; Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- Published
- August 7, 2026
- Takes effect
- September 8, 2026
- Dates
- This final rule is effective September 8, 2026.
- Docket
- Docket No. PHMSA-2025-0105 (HM-268Q)
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 2137-AG19
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 49 CFR 107; 49 CFR 171; 49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 173
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Education; Exports; Hazardous materials transportation; Hazardous waste; Imports; Incorporation by reference; Labeling; Packaging and containers; Penalties; Radioactive materials; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
- Pages
- 7
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