Explosives Industry News

Member News

As the leading professional association for the explosives industry, we want to help you advance your knowledge and career through education, regulatory training and professional networking. Whether you’re a student, an industry professional, or representing an organization, being part of the ISEE community will help you to achieve your goals.

Please renew your ISEE membership for 2020 to continue your access to these exclusive tools including:
1. Networking opportunities with 4,000 colleagues and industry leaders
2. Access OneMine, which includes proceedings from ISEE's Annual Conference on Explosives & Blasting Technique as well as 124,000 articles, technical papers, books in the explosives, mining, minerals and tunneling industries
3. Special annual conference pricing
4. A complimentary subscription to the Journal of Explosives Engineering
5. Exclusive pricing at the ISEE online bookstore
6. A complimentary listing in the ISEE Membership Directory and Desktop Reference

Visit https://www.isee.org/membership-renewal to view the full article online.

Regulatory Spotlight

AFT Update - New Part 771: Rules of Practice in Explosives License and Permit Proceedings

Final Rule Includes Revisions Reflecting Changes Consistent With the Homeland Security Act of 2002

EFFECTIVE DATE
December 26, 2019

This final rule is amending ATF’s regulations concerning procedures and practices in connection with denials of initial applications, denials of renewals, and revocations of explosives licenses or permits. These regulations are being codified in a new part 771 entitled, “Rules and Practice in License and Permit Proceedings.”

Additionally, this final rule includes some minor technical amendments, including removing references to statutes, regulations, positions, and other terms that are applicable only to the Department of Treasury.

Visit https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-11-25/pdf/2019-24570.pdf to view the full article online.

ATF Explosives Industry Newsletter

Catch up on the December 2019 issue of the ATF newsletter

Visit http://isee.org/index.php?option=com_docman&view=document&alias=637-atf-explosives-newsletter-december-2019&category_slug=public&Itemid=809 to view the full article online.

Industry News

Great 46th Annual Conference Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available

Looking to get your name out in front of key industry decision makers while associating your brand with the world’s largest conference in the explosives industry? There are still great sponsorship opportunities available for the 46th annual conference including a few brand-new sponsorships, too.

Sponsorship Highlights
Translation Services: Complimentary English to Spanish translation services will be offered onsite Monday through Wednesday for the technical sessions and keynote presentation. Your sponsorship of this service is a great way to get your brand in front of an international audience. Sponsorship also includes platinum level recognition and your organization’s logo on signage at the session entrance doors.

Powder Monkeys Sponsorship: Your support directly helps the new conference student volunteer program. Your sponsorship includes special conference supporter recognition.

Emerging Professionals Social: Get your name out in front of tomorrow's leaders today. Sponsorship includes your organization's logo featured throughout the Emerging Professionals Social.

If you are interested these sponsorship opportunities, contact Kim Gallen, ISEE conference assistant, at (440) 349-4400 or by email at gallen@isee.org.

Visit https://www.isee.org/conferences/2020-conference/sponsors to view the full article online.

SEE Education Foundation Silent Auction Call for Donations

The ISEE will host an online silent auction during the 46th annual conference. Anyone with internet access and a computer or mobile device will be able to bid on dozens of packages before and during the conference.

Silent auction packages will be available for viewing and bidding for the duration of the annual conference and will end Jan. 28, 2020, during the Grand Finale Gala. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the ISEE Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships to college students pursuing a technical, undergraduate, masters or doctorate degree in fields related to the commercial explosives industries.

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Now Accepting Blasters R Us Video Round Up Submissions

We're now accepting video submissions for the Blasters R Us Video Round Up. Submit your 5 to 7 minute video today, and be part of the wildly popular showing during the Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique.

To get started, download a submission form and submit it to wahl@isee.org. Once your form has been processed, you will receive a link to upload your video. The round up will take place during the 46th Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique held this year in Denver, Colo.

The deadline to submit your video is Wednesday, Jan. 1. Submit yours today.

Visit http://www.isee.org/index.php?option=com_docman&view=document&alias=636-2020-video-round-up-information&category_slug=public&Itemid=809 to view the full article online.

The Photo Contest Deadline Extended

The deadline to enter the photo contest has been extended to Wednesday, Jan. 15. Qualifying entries will be displayed through ISEE’s social media channels and on-screen at the annual conference in Denver.

Voting will be open to all. The Best of Show winner will receive a free registration to the 47th annual conference. Winners will be announced at the annual conference, on social media, and in the Journal of Explosives Engineering.

Visit https://www.isee.org/photo-contest to view the full article online.

International Society of Explosives Engineers