Review of Forest Service Controls Over Explosives and Magazines
Report Information
Recommendations
Develop and implement a process to ensure that an authorized FS regional official reviews permittee-owned magazines and performs an annual inspection.
Amend current requirements to provide minimum standards for locks and keys that include a definite timeframe for replacement.
Update guidance requiring blasters to accurately document, track, and secure keys used to access explosives magazines.
Develop and implement a process to verify that 7-day and annual inspections are performed for both FS-owned and permittee-owned magazines.