Hazardous Materials: Allowing Fireworks Certification Agencies (FCAs) to Approve Professional Fireworks
Summary
The federal government is proposing to let special fireworks certification agencies approve professional fireworks displays instead of requiring approval from government officials. This change could make it faster and easier for companies to put on large fireworks shows at events like Independence Day celebrations and New Year's Eve.
Key Points
- 1Currently, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) approves all professional fireworks. This proposal would allow certified private agencies to do some of this approval work instead.
- 2Fireworks Certification Agencies (FCAs) would need to meet government standards and follow strict rules to earn the right to approve professional fireworks displays.
- 3The change could speed up the approval process and reduce the paperwork burden on companies that organize large public fireworks shows.
- 4The federal government would still oversee these private certification agencies to ensure they maintain safety standards.
- 5Public comment period runs from July 1, 2025 to September 3, 2025, giving citizens and businesses time to share their views on whether this is a good idea.
Key Dates
July 1, 2025
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