Ammonium Nitrate Security Initiative Unveiled

In July, The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) and the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials (AAPFCO) launched a campaign aimed at securing ammonium nitrate against criminal misuse. The campaign, known as ?America's Security Begins With You?, urges everyone handling ammonium nitrate to implement security plans, maintain records of sales of ammonium nitrate and alert law enforcement officials of suspicious activity through the toll free hotline (800) 800-3855. The hotline is operated by the ATF. Campaign materials include a poster, a brochure and a window sticker for use at the distribution and retail outlets that handle ammonium nitrate. In addition to urging retailers to keep records of all sales of ammonium nitrate they also require all purchasers of ammonium nitrate to furnish a government issued picture identification to verify both their identity and address. For more information contact: information@tfi.org.