These are the kinds of questions people usually get paid to answer...
-R
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From: "Anthony Cesaroni" <acesaroni@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 23:28:35
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Subject: [AR] Re: Solid propellant regulation questions
Crickets huh? :-/
Anthony J. Cesaroni
President/CEO
Cesaroni Technology/Cesaroni Aerospace
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From: arocket-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:arocket-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Paul Mueller
Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2015 4:26 PM
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Subject: [AR] Solid propellant regulation questions
There has been a bit of discussion about casting solid motors at the launch
site to avoid legal complications with transport/storage. At our annual
Intercollegiate Rocket Engineeriing Competition, many teams transport
commercial and homemade solid motors to the event and we have left the legal
compliance up to them. I would like to be better informed about the laws and
regulations concerning this (and some related questions), so if anyone can help
answer any of these questions I would very much appreciate it:
What are the requirements to purchase AP andor powdered aluminum for APCP
motors? Some web sites won't ship both to one buyer, others require ID (faxed
driver license) before selling. Some types of powdered aluminum (and magnesium)
seem to be restricted while others are not.
"Igniters" are on the US Munitions List, yet you can buy Estes igniters over
the counter and some e-matches online. Some e-matches require a LEUP, but are
there types that do not? By having a LEUP, does this “exempt” you from the USML?
We can buy potassium nitrate over the counter here in Utah. Are there
restrictions in other states?
What are the requirements for shipping a homemade solid motor via USPS or other
carriers (UPS, FedEx, etc.)?
What are the requirements for carrying a homemade solid motor in a vehicle in
most states and across state lines (Federal)?
What additional restrictions are there for non-US persons? Are non-US persons
allowed to be in possession of a commercial solid motor? A homemade solid
motor? Igniters? Are they allowed to purchase ammonium perchlorate, ammonium
nitrate, potassium nitrate, or powdered aluminum or magnesium? If so, are there
other requirements?
