Explosives

Keywords: 
Blasting Demolition Explosives
Federal
U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives
1961 Stout Street Room 630 C
Denver , CO 80294
(303)844-7545
Fax: (303)844-7535
Federal licenses for manufacturing, use, import, sales, etc. Fees vary.

Storage requirements, Record keeping requirements
State
Colorado Department of Labor & Employment
Oil & Public Safety Division
633 17th St
Denver , CO 80202
(303)318-8500
Fax: (303)318-8899
Covers permits for manufacture, transportation, sales, use & storage of explosives other than for mining purposes.

Link: http://ops.cdle.state.co.us/Public%20Safety/frequent_questions.as
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State
Colorado Department of Natural Resources
Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety
1313 Sherman St., Rm. 215
Denver , CO 80203
(303)866-3567
Explosive permits for mining industry issued and enforced through this agency.
State
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
Public Utilities Commission
Transportation Section
1580 Logan Street, Office Level 2
Denver , CO 80203
(303)894-2850
(800)888-0170
Fax: (303)894-2071
The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) controls transportation routes and insurance requirements.

Proof of $1,000,000 liability insurance in crossing state lines.
State
Colorado Department of Public Safety
Colorado State Patrol
Hazardous Materials Section
700 Kipling St #1000
Lakewood , CO 80215
(303)239-4546
Fax: (303)239-4670
Contact for rules and regulations regarding the transportation of hazardous materials. Includes routing, transport permits, inspections, etc.
State
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Air Pollution Control Division
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver , CO 80246-1530
(303)692-3100
Fax: (303)782-0278
The manufacture or demolition of explosives may release chemical and solvent emissions into the air.
If the emission is above specified levels, Air Pollution Emission Notice (APEN) is required. $119.96 filing fee, $59.98/hr evaluation fee. Requires final approval and ongoing inspections Annual fee based on emissions.
All explosives manufactures and users should contact the Small Business Clean Air Technical Assistance Program to determine if they are subject to APEN requirements.
NOTE: See MANUFACTURING regarding applicable environmental regulations.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 – 18:42 pm