News
Final Rulemaking: Handling and Use of Explosives
- Posted on Apr 10, 2018
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has completed its preparation of the Handling and Use of Explosives final rulemaking. The Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) plans to meet and act on this regulation at a public meeting scheduled for 10am on Thursday, April 19, 2018. A copy of the NEW Final Rulemaking on “Handling and ...read more
Pennsylvania Drilling and Blasting Conference
- Posted on Apr 10, 2018
At the Eighteenth Pennsylvania Drilling and Blasting Conference, held November 16 & 17, 2017 at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, approximately 450 people attended the bi-annual conference. The conference featured 59 exhibit booths and 4 outdoor displays. Industry experts gave presentations on new products and practices for cost savings, improved fragmentation, vibration control, improved ...read more
Chapter Awarded at ISEE Conference
- Posted on Apr 10, 2018
At this year’s 44th Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique in San Antonio, TX, the Eastern PA Chapter was recognized with the Chapter Newsletter Award. We were also awarded the Chapter Service Award for the Eighteenth Pennsylvania Drilling and Blasting Conference in conjunction with Mid Atlantic Chapter....read more
Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter Clay Shoot & BBQ
- Posted on Apr 10, 2018
On Friday, November 10th the Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the ISEE hosted a Clay Shoot and BBQ. Twenty people participated in the event at the Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays course in Coplay, Pennsylvania. Thanks to sponsors: Atlas Copco, Austin Powder Co., East West Drilling Inc., Ideal Supply Company, Independent Explosives, Instantel Inc., International Society of ...read more
Letter from the President
- Posted on Apr 10, 2018
Dear Chapter, I hope your 2018 is off to a great start! As a Chapter, we have some very exciting things planned for this year. The Chapter’s Board of Directors have been working with web professionals to re-design our Chapter website. The new website will allow you to view photos from past events, learn about ...read more