Business Licensing Database
EXPLOSIVES

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BLASTING	DEMOLITION	EXPLOSIVES	FIREARMS
MANUFACTURING

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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	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 Suite 500 Denver , CO   80202 (303)318-8500	The Division of Oil and Public Safety has three different types of permits to deal and make business with explosives. Link: http://ops.cdle.state.co.us/
State
Colorado Department of Natural Resources Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety 1313 Sherman St., Rm. 215 Denver , CO   80203 (303)866-3567 Fax:(303)832-8106	Explosive permits for mining industry issued and enforced through this agency.
State
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Public Utilities Commission Transportation Section 1560 Broadway Suite 250 Denver , CO   80203 (303)894-2000 Fax: (303)894-2065	The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) controls transportation routes and insurance requirements. Link: http://www.dora.state.co.us/puc/transmain.htm
State
Colorado Department of Public Safety Colorado State Patrol Hazardous Materials Section 9195 East Mineral Ave Suite 234 Centennial , CO   80112 (303)239-4670 Fax: (303)239-4400	Contact for rules and regulations regarding the transportation of hazardous materials. Includes routing, transport permits, inspections, etc. http://csp.state.co.us/hazmat.html
State
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Air Pollution Control Division 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver , CO   80246-1530 (303)692-3100	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. $152.90 filing fee, $76.45/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.

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NOTE:  See MANUFACTURING regarding applicable environmental regulations.

page last updated 3/23/10

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