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Appendix B: Statement of Task and Enabling Legislation
Pages 107-111

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... SUBTASK 1.2. Tracer elements identified as candidates for use as detection agents will substantially assist law enforcement officers in their investigative efforts.
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... SUBTASK 1.6. Tracer elements identified as candidates for inclusion can be evaded, and with what degree of difficulty, by terrorists or terrorist organizations, including evading tracer elements by the use of precursor chemicals to make black powder or smokeless powder.
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... ENABLING LEGISLATION 109 In August 1996, the National Research Council contracted with the Treasury Department to carry out a study on the marking, rendering inert, and licensing of explosive materials. This study resulted directly from language in the Antiterrorism Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-132, Section 732~.
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... can be evaded, and with what degree of difficulty, by terrorists or terrorist organizations, including evading tracer elements by the use of precursor chemicals to make black or other powders; and (B) provide for consultation on the study with Federal, State, and local officials, non-governmental organizations, including all national police organizations, national sporting organizations, and national industry associations with expertise in this area and such other individuals as shall be deemed necessary.
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From page 111...
... 3009-22) is amended by striking "12 months" and inserting in lieu thereof "2 years." 111
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