Issue Briefs

As a representative of the commercial explosives industry, IME is frequently called upon to provide assistance to legislators and regulators when formulating policy with regard to the commerce and use of explosives products.  The following documents present issues of interest to the IME and the commercial explosives community.
 

• ATF Rulemaking Resources  (January 2010)
• Chemical Facility Security Regulation (January 2010)
• Designation of Security-Sensitive Hazardous Materials  (January 2010)
• Hazardous Materials Safety Permit (January 2010)
• Issuance of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) Identification Numbers (Jan 2010)
• Permissible Explosives Approvals (January 2010)
• PHMSA's Mission (January 2010)
• Special Permits & Approvals (January 2010)
• Special Permits for the Transportation of Bulk Materials Used for Blasting (January 2010)
• Uniform Program -- State based HazMat Motor Carrier Reciprocal Registration and Permitting (January 2010)