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Notice of Enforcement Discretion Regarding Shipments of Detonators

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is providing notice that it will not take enforcement action against offerors or carriers using the proper shipping names for electronically programmable detonators. 

See the Enforcement Discretion for complete details.