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How To Apply For An Explosive Approval

All approval applications can be submitted using the Online Application, by email to explo@dot.gov, or mailed to Department of Transportation, East Building, PHH-24, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.

The explosive approval request should contain the following:

  • Request Letter as described in 49 CFR 107.705.
  • Examination and class recommendation report from DOT-Approved Explosive Test Lab or a recognized competent authority of a foreign government.
  • A complete summary table for all the explosive compositions contained in the explosive substance or article, the percentages by weight shown and the composition of all mixtures specifically enumerated.
  • Engineering drawings in 8.5 X 11 in. format of all the explosive articles with names, product number or drawing numbers that correspond to the class recommendation report.
  • Designation of Agent (This applies to foreign manufacturers only). in accordance with 49 CFR 105.40

Requests for confidential treatment must be marked in accordance with 49 CFR 105.30.