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Press Inquiries & News Releases 

APA Executive Director Julie L. Heckman, leading spokesperson for the fireworks industry is available to answer all press inquiries. Please call the APA Office (301)907-8181 to schedule an interview or contact her directly at [email protected]

2020 Releases
APA Foundation Offers Tips to Ring in the New Year Safely
APA Urges Safety This Independence Day

APA Urges Congress to Act Now to Preserve July 4th Fireworks Tradition

2019 Releases                         
APA Urges Trump Administration to Preserve an American Tradition
APA Foundation Releases New Sparkler Safety Video            
APA Predicts Banner Year for Consumer Fireworks Sales                            

Past Releases
APA's Five Must See July 4th Fireworks Displays
APA's Foundation Reminds the Public to be Sparkler Safe
APA Urges Fireworks Safety This Independence Day
APA Urges the Public to Celebrate Safely this New Year's Eve
APA Applauds Gov. Christie's Legalization of Consumer Fireworks
APA Recommends Must See Independence Day Fireworks Displays
APA Launches Youth Fireworks Education Initiative 
Spectacular Independence Day Fireworks Displays to Honor Nation

 

 

 

 
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Highlights & News

January 5
APA issues guidance on cold spark machines.

December 28
APA's Foundation offers tips to ring in the New Year safely.

November 25
APA applauds publication of revisions to its Standard 87-1, see final rule here.

June 15
AAPA endorses the Restart Act  to help provide financial relief to the small businesses most affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Read more here

June 3
#GoFourth4Fireworks Roundtable webinar, view here.

December 15

U.S. and China reach Phase 1 trade deal, learn more.

October 21
APA files comments supporting HOS NPRM.

October 15
APA submits comments supporting revisions to Std. 87-1

June 14
APA & its members join to send letter to Pres. Trump opposing tariffs.

May 16
New Proposed Tariffs on Fireworks, read more.

February 19
FMCSA grants ELD exemption for APA HOS Waiver Participants, read notice.

January 3
State Department renews warning for those traveling to China, learn more

October 4

Celebrating 70 years #APARocksCleveland.

September 25
Peter Feldman confirmed as CPSC Commissioner, read more


September 18
APA joins campaign to fight tariffs, learn more.

August 6
Fireworks companies urged to participate in OSHA's Safe + Sound Week.

June 27
5 Fireworks shows to see to see this Independence Day

June 26
#CelebrateSafely this July 4th

June 21
Fireworks use to hit all time high, read more.


 

 

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