# Hazardous Materials: Allowing Fireworks Certification Agencies (FCAs) To Approve Professional Fireworks

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Transportation Department; Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-08-07 |
| Effective | 2026-09-08 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 49 CFR 107, 49 CFR 171, 49 CFR 172, 49 CFR 173 |
| Summary | This final rule expands the authority of a Fireworks Certification Agency (FCA) to obtain the ability to approve fireworks constructed to certain requirements. These amendments will streamline PHMSA's fireworks approval process and provide the industry with improved regulatory flexibility. |
| Document number | 2026-16111 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/07/2026-16111/hazardous-materials-allowing-fireworks-certification-agencies-fcas-to-approve-professional-fireworks). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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