[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 27, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 27CFR55.32]

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            TITLE 27--ALCOHOL, TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND FIREARMS
 
 CHAPTER I--BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS, DEPARTMENT OF THE 
                                TREASURY
 
PART 55--COMMERCE IN EXPLOSIVES--Table of Contents
 
         Subpart C--Administrative and Miscellaneous Provisions
 
Sec. 55.32  Special explosive devices.

    The Director may exempt certain explosive actuated devices, 
explosive actuated tools, or similar devices from the requirements of 
this part. A person who desires to obtain an exemption under this 
section for any special explosive device, which as designed does not 
constitute a public safety or security hazard, shall submit a written 
request to the Director. Each request shall be executed under the 
penalties of perjury and contain a complete and accurate description of 
the device, the name and address of the manufacturer or importer, the 
purpose of and use for which it is intended, and any photographs, 
diagrams, or drawings as may be necessary to enable the Director to make 
a determination. The Director may require that a sample of the device be 
submitted for examination and evaluation. If it is not possible to 
submit the device, the person requesting the exemption shall advise the 
Director and designate the place where the device will be available for 
examination and evaluation.