United States DC Circuit
Tripoli Rocketry v. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives, 04-5453
An agency's determination that a particular material classifies as an "explosive" for regulatory purposes is remanded for further consideration in a challenge brought by non-profit organizations whose members are hobby rocket enthusiasts.
Appellate Information
- Argued 01/10/2006
- Decided 02/10/2006
- Published 02/13/2006
Judges
- Before: TATEL and GARLAND, Circuit Judges, and EDWARDS, Senior Circuit Judge.
Court
- United States DC Circuit
Counsel
- For Appellant:
- Joseph R. Egan argued the cause for appellants. With him on the briefs were Martin G. Malsch, Robert J. Cynkar, and Charles J. Fitzpatrick.
- For Appellees:
- Jane M. Lyons, Assistant U.S. Attorney, argued the cause for appellee. With her on the brief were Kenneth L. Wainstein, U.S. Attorney, and Michael J. Ryan, Assistant U.S. Attorney. R. Craig Lawrence, Assistant U.S. Attorney, entered an appearance.