ISEE Chapters Collaborate with Regulators to Form Reasonable Regulation on License Suspension and Revocation Procedures

摘要

The Eastern PA Chapter and Mid-Atlantic Chapter recently worked to help develop reasonable regulation in Pennsylvania. The process serves as a model for industry and regulators on working together to develop regulations that serve the best interest of both government and the public they represent, and industry. In May, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) proposed a new Blasters License Suspension and Revocation Procedure. According to the chapter, the proposal lacked definitions for violations, objective procedures for evaluation, and reasonable due process for the violator. The Eastern PA chapter leaders immediately took action, discussing the proposal with members at their May 22nd chapter meeting, requesting written comment from chapter members, participating in several industry conference calls, preparing a letter to PA DEP Chief of Explosives and Safety, Rick Lamkie, which requested a nearby meeting among other things, and organizing industry representatives to attend the requested meeting.