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Safety is the watchword when exhibiting at all science fairs. Without exception, the highest standards of safety are required. The following are safety measuresof particular concern.

Production of Alcohol
Students who produce alcohol in connection with a science fair project must obtain permission from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. A written request in duplicate must provide the following information in as much detail as possible:

1. The purpose of the distilling equipment to be used.
2. A description of the distilling equipment to be used.
3. Where the distilling equipment and the alcohol produced will
   be used.
4. Where the alcohol will be used if other than location listed in
   item 3.
5. An estimate of the total amount of alcohol to be produced during the experiment.
6. The dates that the experimentation will begin and end.
7. Name of the adult who will assume responsibility for the project.
8. Security measures to be used to assure that the alcohol produced will not be diverted for illegal purposes.

The written application must be signed and dated by the student and cosigned by the adult assuming responsibility for the project. Send the application to:

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
650 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC 20226
http://www.atf.treas.gov
Distilled Spirits and Tobacco Branch - (202) 927-8210
Firearms & Explosives Division (202) 927-8300

Laser Hazards
All lasers must be registered with the State of Illinois. Obtain registration
forms from:

Gary Morrissey
Illinois Junior Academy of Sciences
P.O. Box 268958
Chicago IL 60626-8958
E-mail gmorrissey@comcast.net
(773) 761-1828

Lasers may be operated at the fair only at the judge’s request. Only Class I and Class II lasers may be displayed and operated at the science fair. If a Class II laser is operated, it must be done under the following restrictions:

• The finalist must be present at all times when the Class II laser is operating.
• A sign must be displayed reading as follows: “LASER RADIATION - DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM”
• The Class II laser must have a protective housing or barricade which, when in place, prevents human access to the beam during operation.
• The power source to the Class II laser should be disconnected when the laser is not being operated.

Class III and Class IV lasers may be displayed but may not be operated at any time.