Sen. Enzi asks ATF for 90 day delay

05/20/03 00:00:00    

By Michael Mealling

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., and five of his Senate colleagues have asked the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) to delay for 90 days the implementation of regulations concerning hobby rockets.

The regulations would require federal explosive permits for people who purchase or transport ammonium perchlorate composite propellant (APCP), which is used by hobby rocketeers to fuel their model rockets. Enzi said the regulations, which are set to take effect May 24, needlessly threaten a safe, harmless and productive hobby.

the full press release and the text of the letter is available online at

http://enzi.senate.gov/delay.htm

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