Sen. Enzi asking ATFE for Extension past May 24th

05/09/03 00:00:00    

By Michael Mealling

Senator Enzi is going to ask the ATFE for an extension of the May 24th deadline. On that date, everyone wanting to purchase APCP rocket motors and reloads will need an ATFE permit. It is unknown whether the ATFE will extend the deadline.

However, similar extensions were granted by the ATFE when problems arose earlier in the year with the Safe Explosive Act provisions regarding Canadian truckers driving explosives from Canada into the United States.

The length of the extension will be sufficient for Congress to review and pass S724. Currently, the bill is the Senate Judiciary Committee where it is being reviewed by committee staff.

[ from http://www.space-rockets.com/arsanews#extension ]

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