§488c Administrative Provisions

Summary

Make agreements with the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture or with state agriculture leaders, after checking with the state homeland security office, to help run and enforce the program. Whenever possible, try to work with the state agencies that oversee ammonium nitrate facilities when setting up those agreements. The Secretary can also give states authority to help carry out and enforce the rules. If a Governor asks, the Secretary must give a state the duties under sections 488a and 488b if the state can do the job. If the Secretary delegates these duties, and money is available, the Secretary must give the state enough funds to do the work. Provide guidance and posting materials to registered ammonium nitrate facility owners. The guidance must cover how to spot suspicious purchases or transfers, what actions to take (including refusing a sale and telling law enforcement), and other steps to prevent misuse for terrorism. Use existing materials and programs when possible. Also give posters or handouts for sales locations that explain the record-keeping rules under section 488a and the penalties for breaking them.