Disposal of 125,000 fireworks

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A decision made 30 March 2010 regarding: Disposal of 125,000 fireworks.

Decision Reference: MD-HA-2010-0024
Decision Summary Title :	Disposal of pyrotechnics		Date of Decision Summary:	24 March 2010
Decision Summary Author:	Executive Officer Home Affairs		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title :	Disposal of pyrotechnics		Date of Written Report:	26 February 2010
Written Report Author:	Chief Officer Home Affairs		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Exempt 3.2.1. (a)(x)
Subject: Disposal of 125,000 pyrotechnics plus fusing by means of controlled burning.
Decision(s): The Minister approved the disposal of 125,000 pyrotechnics by means of controlled burning in situ at Ronez Quarry.
Reason(s) for Decision: The pyrotechnics were imported for the purpose of a world record attempt in 2007. The attempt did not proceed, and the pyrotechnics have been stored in Ronez Quarry since that time. The importer has abandoned the pyrotechnics and the UK owner of the pyrotechnics has advised the Department that the pyrotechnics are of no commercial use to him and that he would destroy them if they were returned to him. It is appropriate for the pyrotechnics to be destroyed as they constitute a risk to the public. The Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Officer, who is contracted by the Department, has the necessary skills to dispose of the pyrotechnics in a safe and environmentally-friendly manner.
Resource Implications: The cost estimate for the destruction of the pyrotechnics is £3,300, which the Department has agreed to meet because of the potential risk to the public. It being understood that the States of Jersey accepts no liability for loss to either the importer or the owner of the pyrotechnics as a result of them having been brought to the Island.
Action required: The Chief Officer to instruct the EOD Officer to dispose of the pyrotechnics in batches by means of controlled burning.
Signature:		Position: Minister for Home Affairs
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):