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Important Information Regarding Explosive Regulations
New Pyrotechnic Regulations The Commissioner is promulgating these regulations on an emergency basis so that they can be in place in time to allow the Department to start accepting applications in August. Sections 61-6.1 (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g) of these regulation will not become effective on October 4, 2009. Publication of regulations on an emergency basis allows them to take effect immediately, without requiring a prior waiting period for notice and comment by the public. While such regulations must still provide for formal public comment at a later date, the procedure does not provide any formal mechanism for prior public review and comment. The Department recognizes how valuable public comment can be in rulemaking and would like to provide an opportunity for the public to review the emergency regulations before they are published. Please provide comments to industry.dosh@labor.state.ny.us
Additional Information about Pyrotechnic Regulations How to apply for a Pyrotechnician Certificate of Competence
Code Rule 39
The Department of Labor is in the process of reviewing its current regulations regarding the storage of explosives (Code Rule 39). Several groups have expressed concerns about the need for improved security for sites where explosives are stored. One of the solutions that has been put forward is to adopt regulations similar to those that were recently enacted in Pennsylvania, or those developed by the Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME). If you are not familiar with these regulations, we have provided links for you below.
Summary of February 20, 2008 Meeting in Syracuse
February 20, 2008 - Meeting in Syracuse
Pennsylvania Explosive Regulations
IME SLP 27 - Security in Manufacturing, Transportation, Storage and Use of Commercial Exposives
New York State Regulations Code Rule 39
We would like to hear from you. Please contact us at industry.dosh@labor.state.ny.us. Before any regulations can be adopted there will be formal hearings and opportunities for interested parties to comment. Prior to those formal hearings we are also considering having some informational meetings around the state. Let us know if you are interested in attending. If you would like to be up to date on what is going on with this issue, you can subscribe to our email update service on this issue.
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