feem guidance note on the european code structure

FEEM GUIDANCE NOTE ON THE FEEM GUIDANCE NOTE ON THE EUROPEAN CODE STRUCTUREEUROPEAN CODE STRUCTURE

UPGRADE OF FEEM GUIDANCE NOTE ON THE UPGRADE OF FEEM GUIDANCE NOTE ON THE EUROPEAN CODE STRUCTURE EUROPEAN CODE STRUCTURE

After several meetings of the Security Working Group FEEM After several meetings of the Security Working Group FEEM finally agreed on the modifications and approved the final version finally agreed on the modifications and approved the final version at our March 2013 meeting in Brussels. In April FEEM distributed at our March 2013 meeting in Brussels. In April FEEM distributed the document to its members & end-user organisations (e.g. the document to its members & end-user organisations (e.g. UEPG, EASSP, Euromines, EURACOAL, EFFEE, Eurocement) UEPG, EASSP, Euromines, EURACOAL, EFFEE, Eurocement) and to the EU Commission, Notified Bodies and Competent and to the EU Commission, Notified Bodies and Competent Authorities. The text with its appendices was edited on FEEM’s Authorities. The text with its appendices was edited on FEEM’s home-page and it was also officially published on the home-page and it was also officially published on the COMMISSION’S HOME-PAGE in JUNE 2013. This has got official COMMISSION’S HOME-PAGE in JUNE 2013. This has got official and regulatory character now and will enable LAW ENFORCING and regulatory character now and will enable LAW ENFORCING BODIES and PUBLIC AUTHORITIES to work according to FEEM BODIES and PUBLIC AUTHORITIES to work according to FEEM standards.standards.

You can down-load the revised document on FEEM’s web-site.You can down-load the revised document on FEEM’s web-site.

The UN Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous

Goods and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification

and Labelling of Chemicals (Sub-Committee of Experts on the

Transport of Dangerous Goods) have met in Geneva on 23 June – 02

July 2013 for their forty-fifth session. Under Item XX of the agenda

they proposed a “HARMONIZED INTERNATIONALSTANDARD FOR EXPLOSIVES TRACEABILITY

MARKINGS“:

“The sub-committee is requested to add a new paragraph 1.4.4, Provisions for Unique Identification of Class 1 Explosives (when required by National Authority), to Chapter 1.4, Security Provisions, of the Model Regulations.”

The paragraph 1.4.4 is identical to the European Track & Trace

regulations and matches the FEEM’s coding structure.

EUROPEAN TRACK & TRACE CODE EUROPEAN TRACK & TRACE CODE

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During the latest meeting of the EU Explosives During the latest meeting of the EU Explosives Working Group on 18 October 2013 the US IME Working Group on 18 October 2013 the US IME presented a room document setting out its presented a room document setting out its preliminary proposals to the forty-fifth session in preliminary proposals to the forty-fifth session in mid-2014 of the Sub-Committee of Experts on the mid-2014 of the Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods of the Transport of Dangerous Goods of the UN UN Committee of Experts on the Transport of Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and on the Globally Harmonized Dangerous Goods and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of System of Classification and Labelling of ChemicalsChemicals, for a harmonised format for traceability , for a harmonised format for traceability markings based on the EU FORMAT and the FEEM markings based on the EU FORMAT and the FEEM GUIDANCE.GUIDANCE.

EUROPEAN TRACK & TRACE CODE (cont.) EUROPEAN TRACK & TRACE CODE (cont.)

FEEM is all in favour towards such a FEEM is all in favour towards such a harmonized marking format which harmonized marking format which enhances the security of explosives on a enhances the security of explosives on a global level and it is of course of practical global level and it is of course of practical and economic value to the European and economic value to the European explosives industry.explosives industry.


2.2. HOWEVER, FEEM PROPOSED SOME CHANGES TO THE HOWEVER, FEEM PROPOSED SOME CHANGES TO THE IME PAPER:IME PAPER:

a)a) ““Unique identification that shall be marked on or firmly Unique identification that shall be marked on or firmly affixed to each explosive article concerned and each affixed to each explosive article concerned and each smallest packaging unit, in A DURABLE WAY AND SO smallest packaging unit, in A DURABLE WAY AND SO TO ENSURE THAT IT IS CLEARLY LEGIBLE. TO ENSURE THAT IT IS CLEARLY LEGIBLE. MARKINGS SHALL NOT BE EASY TO REMOVE AND BE MARKINGS SHALL NOT BE EASY TO REMOVE AND BE AS PERMANENT AS TECHNICALLY AND PRACTICALLY AS PERMANENT AS TECHNICALLY AND PRACTICALLY FEASIBLE” (= IME text)FEASIBLE” (= IME text)

• FEEM suggests to delete “FEEM suggests to delete “SMALLEST PACKAGING SMALLEST PACKAGING UNITUNIT”, because this term is unknown in ADR. Within ”, because this term is unknown in ADR. Within the terminology of ADR a “packing unit” is defined as the terminology of ADR a “packing unit” is defined as “sales-packaging” or “outer-packaging”. The IME “sales-packaging” or “outer-packaging”. The IME proposal could be interpreted in such a way, that the proposal could be interpreted in such a way, that the unique identifications have to be printed or labelled on unique identifications have to be printed or labelled on the sales packagings as well. The EU-Directive the sales packagings as well. The EU-Directive however, is mentioning “associated labels for each case however, is mentioning “associated labels for each case of detonators, cartridges …”of detonators, cartridges …”


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The wording: "...The wording: "...SHALL NOT BE EASY TO REMOVE AND BE SHALL NOT BE EASY TO REMOVE AND BE AS PERMANENT AS TECHNICALLY AND PRACTICALLY AS PERMANENT AS TECHNICALLY AND PRACTICALLY FEASIBLEFEASIBLE“ could be tricky: e.g.:“ could be tricky: e.g.: a)a) Does a simple adhesive tag on detonator wires or shock-Does a simple adhesive tag on detonator wires or shock-

tubes comply with this requirement "shall not easy to be tubes comply with this requirement "shall not easy to be remove" if it could easily be removed with a knife, a remove" if it could easily be removed with a knife, a scissors or by other means? There are scissors or by other means? There are very expensivevery expensive multi-layer plastic labels with cutting protection on the multi-layer plastic labels with cutting protection on the market, which also offer only a limited protection. market, which also offer only a limited protection. However, they are “state-of-the-art” and reflect what is However, they are “state-of-the-art” and reflect what is “technically and practically feasible” today.“technically and practically feasible” today.

b)b) Is a normal inkjet-paint for the printing on cartridges Is a normal inkjet-paint for the printing on cartridges sufficient or does only a special ink with insoluble ink-sufficient or does only a special ink with insoluble ink-particles reflects the today’s state of technology? particles reflects the today’s state of technology?

c)c) Does the industry have to apply state-of-technology adhesive Does the industry have to apply state-of-technology adhesive labels with a special hard-to-remove adhesive? (which are labels with a special hard-to-remove adhesive? (which are extremely expensive – but of course such special glues are extremely expensive – but of course such special glues are available on the market)?available on the market)?


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FEEM SUGGESTED TO DELETE THESES FEEM SUGGESTED TO DELETE THESES PASSAGES COMPLETELY BECAUSE IT PASSAGES COMPLETELY BECAUSE IT

MIGHT ONLY PROVOKE USELESS MIGHT ONLY PROVOKE USELESS DISCUSSIONS AND PROBLEMS.DISCUSSIONS AND PROBLEMS.


A modified paper will be presented at the next UN meeting A modified paper will be presented at the next UN meeting iin n Geneva in June 2014. If it is accepted by the committee it will Geneva in June 2014. If it is accepted by the committee it will most probably enter into the Orange Book and subsequently most probably enter into the Orange Book and subsequently into ADR (into ADR (Accord Européen relatif au transport international Accord Européen relatif au transport international des marchandises Dangereuses par Route)des marchandises Dangereuses par Route) in 2016. in 2016.


SECURITY VETTING OF PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN THE WHOLE SUPPLY CHAIN OF EXPLOSIVES

AND CBRN MATERIALS

Within the 48 measures to enhance the security of Within the 48 measures to enhance the security of explosives in Europe was the explosives in Europe was the intention to consider possible measures at the EU level to adopt a adopt a harmonized pre-Employment Background Check harmonized pre-Employment Background Check (EBC) to be used in all Member States. (EBC) to be used in all Member States.

The Commission made a study in order to give an overview of existing policies and practices in the area of personnel vetting and background checks in the EU and to explore areas where possible policy initiatives at EU level would have added value in terms of enhancing security. This relates to personnel dealing professionally with explosives and high-risk CBRN material, including external workers, contractors and personnel who may have access to sensitive information that could be misused for malicious purposes. The study covered 15 Member States and approximately 85% of the EU27 population.

SECURITY VETTING OF PERSONNELSECURITY VETTING OF PERSONNEL

A specific objective of the study was to analyze the EU dimension and cross-border aspects connected with security vetting / background checking practices. In particular given that the FREE MOVEMENT OF WORKERS is a fundamental principle of the EU and a policy chapter of the ACQUIS COMMUNAUTAIRE of the European Union, an authority in one Member State should be able to verify that an individual from another Member State holds an appropriate and current clearance/ certificate. However, although this principle is enshrined in Article 45 of the TREATY ON THE FUNCTIONING OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, the study established that this is currently not possible across all Member States for many employers. As an example, the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) in different Member States apply differing criteria, depth of checks and period of validity and so to ensure compliance with the principle, it is necessary to calibrate them against each other.


The overall key recommendation of the The overall key recommendation of the study and the first in the group of Best study and the first in the group of Best Practice Recommendations is:Practice Recommendations is:

To adopt a harmonized pre-Employment To adopt a harmonized pre-Employment Background Check (EBC) to be used in all Background Check (EBC) to be used in all EU- Member States.EU- Member States.


The Study identified that a harmonized best practice EBC standard is already used widely in both the private sector and the public sector in a majority of Member States. Research has also shown that regulated industries in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and the EU e.g. Nuclear, EXPLOSIVE and Global Telecommunication industries use their own harmonized robust EBC standards.


The overarching principle of the EBC is confirmation of the following elements:

Identity and address Nationality and immigration status (including entitlement to

undertake the work in question) Employment history (minimum past 3 years) and details of

education Financial check through a recognized credit reference bureau Unspent criminal convictions or other police checks Checking of at least 2 character referees

Additionally, prospective employees should be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (six months or more in the past 3 years) of time spent abroad.


Concerning the EXPLOSIVES INDUSTRY the Experts stated:

European legislation regulates the physical and personnel security of virtually all aspects of the EXPLOSIVES INDUSTRY. There is recognition that diversion of raw materials and finished product for terrorist activity is a real threat. Consequently, personnel screening, regulation and audit are routine in some Member States and there is a ready acceptance of the need for these measures. Where fully adopted, the EXPLOSIVES INDUSTRY in some Member States demonstrates BEST PRACTICE which could be adopted across the CBR industries.


In this context CEFIC has developed and published a Security Vulnerability Assessment Tool:

The Security Vulnerability Assessment Toolkit (SVA) of Industrial Sites seeks to identify those risks which may result in catastrophic effects, it offers a methodology to both modify the risk and suggestions for controls which may mitigate or reduce the risks. The SVA TOOLKIT develops a risk log which will record information on which risks the company chooses to mitigate and which to accept. Ultimately the only mitigation of the risk available may be through financial means by accessing enhanced specialist insurance premiums and even these may still leave some residual risk with the company, however the SVA Toolkit will ensure that the full extent of these residual risks will have been identified.

You find more information about this tool on FEEM’s web-site.


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The Spanish SCEPYLT coordinator recalled some The Spanish SCEPYLT coordinator recalled some of the obstacles to implementation of the system of the obstacles to implementation of the system in the period up to the end of 2013, when the DG in the period up to the end of 2013, when the DG Home grant expired. Only eight Member States Home grant expired. Only eight Member States had made financial contributions to the project had made financial contributions to the project (13,847 EUR each), which had a final budget of (13,847 EUR each), which had a final budget of around € 980,000 in 2013 (80% funded by DG around € 980,000 in 2013 (80% funded by DG Home). Since then the system continued to be Home). Since then the system continued to be used; 12 Member States were connected, with used; 12 Member States were connected, with just 5 using it (Spain, France, Portugal, Belgium just 5 using it (Spain, France, Portugal, Belgium and the Netherlands), 3 others (Germany, Poland and the Netherlands), 3 others (Germany, Poland and UK) using it on a test basis and Italy to start and UK) using it on a test basis and Italy to start testing soon. In 2013 about 75 approvals had testing soon. In 2013 about 75 approvals had been granted for transports with about 50 been granted for transports with about 50 pending.pending.

UPDATE ON SCEPYLT (paperless European UPDATE ON SCEPYLT (paperless European transfer process), THE PAN-EUROPEAN transfer process), THE PAN-EUROPEAN INFORMATION SYSTEM ON EXPLOSIVES INFORMATION SYSTEM ON EXPLOSIVES CONTROL TO PREVENT AND FIGHT AGAINST CONTROL TO PREVENT AND FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM, AND ITS FUTURETERRORISM, AND ITS FUTURE

Italy explained that further training of prefecture staff Italy explained that further training of prefecture staff would be necessary before Italy could start the operational would be necessary before Italy could start the operational phase. National funding for this would be facilitated if the phase. National funding for this would be facilitated if the system was linked to system was linked to TRACEABILITYTRACEABILITY, which Italy saw as , which Italy saw as an important objective of the system, with access provided an important objective of the system, with access provided to operators to input the necessary data.to operators to input the necessary data.

Portugal confirmed that it was using the system, which Portugal confirmed that it was using the system, which was working well. It no longer used a paper-based system was working well. It no longer used a paper-based system for approvals involving other SCEPYLT users. Extending for approvals involving other SCEPYLT users. Extending the system to cover the system to cover TRACEABILITYTRACEABILITY would however require would however require careful reflection.careful reflection.

UPDATE ON SCEPYLT (cont.)UPDATE ON SCEPYLT (cont.)

Germany also had concerns about extending the Germany also had concerns about extending the system to system to TRACEABILITYTRACEABILITY. Internal transfers would . Internal transfers would not be covered by the system and it would be not be covered by the system and it would be difficult to manage, given the large volume of data difficult to manage, given the large volume of data that would be involved (e.g. as regards shipments that would be involved (e.g. as regards shipments of fuses and detonators). Germany also pointed out of fuses and detonators). Germany also pointed out that the vast majority of transfer approvals that the vast majority of transfer approvals continued to be paper-based and wondered whether continued to be paper-based and wondered whether fees may be a barrier to greater use of the system. fees may be a barrier to greater use of the system. The chairman noted, that it would be useful if The chairman noted, that it would be useful if Member States could provide updated information Member States could provide updated information about their fee structures for transfer approvals so about their fee structures for transfer approvals so that there was an overview on this.that there was an overview on this.


The UK said that it hoped to resolve connectivity issues and The UK said that it hoped to resolve connectivity issues and be able to use the system shortly. It echoed the concerns be able to use the system shortly. It echoed the concerns about using SCEPYLT as an instrument for traceability at about using SCEPYLT as an instrument for traceability at this time.this time.

The representatives from FEEM, Switzerland and EFEE The representatives from FEEM, Switzerland and EFEE

reiterated the doubts expressed about including traceability reiterated the doubts expressed about including traceability and questioned what useful purpose would be served linking and questioned what useful purpose would be served linking such information to the transfer approval system.such information to the transfer approval system.


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IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMISSION DIRECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 2008/43/EC SETTING UP A SYSTEM FOR THE 2008/43/EC SETTING UP A SYSTEM FOR THE IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY OF IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY OF EXPLOSIVES FOR CIVIL USESEXPLOSIVES FOR CIVIL USES

STATUS OF PREPARATIONS BY INDUSTRY, INCLUDING GUIDANCE

FEEM reported to the Commission, that from 5 April 2013 all explosives manufactured by FEEM member companies are being marked in accordance with the Directive. FEEM is assisting end-user organisations like UEPG in their efforts to ensure that customers are aware of the system and its requirements. All member companies are using FEEM's European Code Structure, the guidance on which was updated in April 2013 (EU Doc 5.a.1) to cover not only the mandatory information requirements, but also recommendations to distributors and re-packagers to voluntarily use THREE LETTER CODES to identify them. FEEM also offered to develop a password-protected software application (APP) that would enable competent national authorities to identify the manufacturing site for each explosive, providing information about the EU manufacturer or importer, their address and contact details, etc.

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ITEM 8ITEM 8

IME Letter IME Letter

by by

Debra SatkowiakDebra Satkowiak

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Our old friend Chris Ronay has retired from IME. Chris became Our old friend Chris Ronay has retired from IME. Chris became the president of the IME on October 1, 1994. He came to the the president of the IME on October 1, 1994. He came to the Institute Institute following a career of 23 years as a Special Agent of the FBI. following a career of 23 years as a Special Agent of the FBI.

Chris sent these words to FEEM: Chris sent these words to FEEM: “In many ways this will be a “In many ways this will be a melancholy affair. IME has been such a great part of my life for melancholy affair. IME has been such a great part of my life for nearly 20 years that I’m not sure how to deal with leaving it all nearly 20 years that I’m not sure how to deal with leaving it all behind. It seems like a replay of my first retirement from the FBI, behind. It seems like a replay of my first retirement from the FBI, leaving friends and colleagues from many sectors.leaving friends and colleagues from many sectors.

Chris RonayChris Ronay

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““During my time with IME, no other organization has During my time with IME, no other organization has held the influence and importance for me as FEEM. held the influence and importance for me as FEEM. Most remarkably you Hans, John Dolan and Frank Most remarkably you Hans, John Dolan and Frank Murray have embodied the Federation and become Murray have embodied the Federation and become so close to IME. For this and your friendship I am so close to IME. For this and your friendship I am most grateful and thank you. May we always stay in most grateful and thank you. May we always stay in touch!”touch!”

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HIS SUCCESSOR HIS SUCCESSOR AS PRESIDENT IS IS DEBRA SATKOWIAK.

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The Institute of Makers of Explosives, the safety and security organization of the commercial explosives industry, is very pleased to announce the hiring of Debra Satkowiak as IME’s new President. Until recently, Debra had been the Chief of the Firearms and Explosives Industry Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”).

“Deb has had an outstanding career with the ATF. No one knows more about explosives regulation or better understands the need for industry and government to work together to achieve mutually shared explosives safety and security objectives than Deb Satkowiak,” stated Tim O’Brien, President of Detotec North America, Inc. and Chairman of the IME. He added, “As the new President of IME, Deb’s ability to encourage and foster cooperation between the industry and government agencies will be a key strength moving forward.”

Press Release by the IMEPress Release by the IME

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Ms. Satkowiak served for 23 years in a variety of positions at ATF, culminating in her appointment to the Firearms and Explosives Industry Division in 2010. Over those 23 years, Deb’s experience encompassed field inspections, advanced training, development of explosives policy and regulations, media and legislative affairs, and executive leadership. Her background, which includes extensive interaction with blasters and other direct users of commercial explosives, distributors, manufacturers, consultants, and company executives, has provided her with a sound background in the technical aspects of the products IME’s member companies handle every day.

Press Release by the IMEPress Release by the IME

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Unfortunately Debra will not be able to attend this FEEM AGM in Warsaw. She writes, that she is disappointed, but a combination of her new arrival to the job and preparing for IME’s Spring Meeting beginning of June is preventing her from traveling to Europe.

However, she sends this message to FEEM:

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FEEM WORKING GROUPSFEEM WORKING GROUPS

Item 9Item 9

THE FEEM WORKING GROUPSTHE FEEM WORKING GROUPS

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FEEM WORKING GROUPSFEEM WORKING GROUPS

4 FEEM Working Groups have 4 FEEM Working Groups have

been active in 2013 and 2014:been active in 2013 and 2014:

HEALTH AND SAFETYHEALTH AND SAFETYTRANSPORTTRANSPORTBLASTING PRACTICESBLASTING PRACTICESTRACK & TRACE AD-HOC WORKING TRACK & TRACE AD-HOC WORKING

PARTY (2013) PARTY (2013)

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HEALTH AND SAFETY WORKING GROUPHEALTH AND SAFETY WORKING GROUP

MembersMembers

Severine Gautrau, Davey Bickford, France Severine Gautrau, Davey Bickford, France Jean-Paul Reynaud, Titanobel, FranceJean-Paul Reynaud, Titanobel, France Maurice Delaloye, SSE, SwitzerlandMaurice Delaloye, SSE, Switzerland Martin Klein, DynaEnergetics, GermanyMartin Klein, DynaEnergetics, Germany Jaroslav Konarik, Austin Detonators, Czech RepublicJaroslav Konarik, Austin Detonators, Czech Republic Hans Karlström, Kimit, SwedenHans Karlström, Kimit, Sweden Jose Castresana, Maxam, SpainJose Castresana, Maxam, Spain Xavier Lopez Amigo, Maxam, SpainXavier Lopez Amigo, Maxam, Spain Walter Panchyrz, Orica, GermanyWalter Panchyrz, Orica, Germany Thierry Rousse, EPC, FranceThierry Rousse, EPC, France Janusz Drzyzga, Nitroerg, PolandJanusz Drzyzga, Nitroerg, Poland David White, EPC, U.K.David White, EPC, U.K. Matti Vähäpassi, Forcit, FinlandMatti Vähäpassi, Forcit, Finland Marin Dorobantu, Weatherford Atlas, RomaniaMarin Dorobantu, Weatherford Atlas, Romania

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The Group has met two times since the 2013 AGMThe Group has met two times since the 2013 AGM

• on 16 September 2013 in Budapeston 16 September 2013 in Budapest • on on 25 March 2014 25 March 2014 in Praguein Prague

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The main subjects which were discussed are: The main subjects which were discussed are:

Trace & Track Directive Trace & Track Directive Practical experience in production & applicationPractical experience in production & application

The IPPC process & the impact on explosives sites The IPPC process & the impact on explosives sites Elaborating the Best Available Techniques Reference Elaborating the Best Available Techniques Reference

(BREF) documents concerning H&S (BREF) documents concerning H&S New environmental requirements for IPPC production New environmental requirements for IPPC production

sitessites Precursors GuidancePrecursors Guidance Preparation of a new FEEM guidance note on Preparation of a new FEEM guidance note on

categorisation & classification of incidents (CGP 32)categorisation & classification of incidents (CGP 32) Near misses & unusual occurrencesNear misses & unusual occurrences

Exchange of experiences & learningsExchange of experiences & learnings

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H&S Group ChairmanshipH&S Group Chairmanship

Since 2011 the chairmanship of this group has been Since 2011 the chairmanship of this group has been vacant.vacant.

The last chairman was Pat Cosgove from Irish The last chairman was Pat Cosgove from Irish Industrial Industrial

Explosives, who left the European explosives business Explosives, who left the European explosives business in 2011.in 2011.

Since then the SG has taken over the duties of this job. Since then the SG has taken over the duties of this job.

However it is of importance for the sustainability of However it is of importance for the sustainability of this group this group

to select a member of this group to this position. to select a member of this group to this position.

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H&S Group ChairmanshipH&S Group Chairmanship

The group suggested Jean-Paul Reynaud from Titanobel asThe group suggested Jean-Paul Reynaud from Titanobel as

their new Chairman. their new Chairman.

Jean-Paul was elected unanimously by all the delegates. He Jean-Paul was elected unanimously by all the delegates. He

accepted the vote and the group and the SG congratulatedaccepted the vote and the group and the SG congratulated

Jean-Paul to this important and responsible position.Jean-Paul to this important and responsible position.

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BLASTING PRACTISE WORKING GROUPBLASTING PRACTISE WORKING GROUP

MEMBERSHIPMEMBERSHIP

Mark Pegden EPC UKEPC UK

Frank HammelmannFrank Hammelmann Orica, Orica, Germany Germany

Marcos PerenaMarcos Perena Maxam, SpainMaxam, Spain

Knut TanbergmoenKnut Tanbergmoen Forcit, NorwayForcit, Norway

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BLASTING WORKING GROUPBLASTING WORKING GROUP

The Blasting Practice Working Group has met twice The Blasting Practice Working Group has met twice since the last AGM 2013:since the last AGM 2013:

1.1. On 17 September 2013 in Prague, Czech Rep.On 17 September 2013 in Prague, Czech Rep.

2.2. On 27 March 2014 in Brussels, BelgiumOn 27 March 2014 in Brussels, Belgium

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BLASTING PRACTISE WORKING GROUPBLASTING PRACTISE WORKING GROUP

The main working subjects were:The main working subjects were:

Finalization of a new Technical Bulletin “Safe Finalization of a new Technical Bulletin “Safe Operation on the Bench”Operation on the Bench”

New TG 12: "Loading of bulk explosives“ Learnings from blasting related near misses & Learnings from blasting related near misses &

unusual occurrences.unusual occurrences.

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TRANSPORT WORKING GROUPTRANSPORT WORKING GROUP

MembershipMembership

Bengt Folkesson (Chairman), EPC Group, Sweden (until Sept. 2013)Bengt Folkesson (Chairman), EPC Group, Sweden (until Sept. 2013) Marlies Becker, Orica Europe, Germany Marlies Becker, Orica Europe, Germany Francois-Xavier Dugres, Davey Bickford, France Francois-Xavier Dugres, Davey Bickford, France Marcin Slimak, Nitroerg, PolandMarcin Slimak, Nitroerg, Poland Jon Jones, Austin International, UKJon Jones, Austin International, UK Ivana Jakubkova, Austin Detonators, CZIvana Jakubkova, Austin Detonators, CZ Martin Klein, DynaEnergetics, Germany Martin Klein, DynaEnergetics, Germany Jean-Paul Reynaud, Titanobel, FranceJean-Paul Reynaud, Titanobel, France Janusz Drzyzga, Nitroerg, PolandJanusz Drzyzga, Nitroerg, Poland Maurice Delaloye, SSE, SwitzerlandMaurice Delaloye, SSE, Switzerland Rafael Lopez-Loriente, Maxam, SpainRafael Lopez-Loriente, Maxam, Spain Marin Dorobantu, Weatherford Atlas, RomaniaMarin Dorobantu, Weatherford Atlas, Romania Joanna Flak, Nitroerg, PolandJoanna Flak, Nitroerg, Poland

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The FEEM Transport and Storage Working Group has The FEEM Transport and Storage Working Group has metmet

two times since the last AGM in 2013. two times since the last AGM in 2013.

on 16 September 2013 in Budapeston 16 September 2013 in Budapest on 25 March 2014 in Pragueon 25 March 2014 in Prague

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The main working subjects were:The main working subjects were:

Directives 93/15 & 2008/43 Directives 93/15 & 2008/43 and its impact on the Supply Chain and its impact on the Supply Chain ProcessesProcesses

FEEM Guidance Note & XML fields & ISO CodeFEEM Guidance Note & XML fields & ISO Code Requirement for Transporters to Maintain RecordsRequirement for Transporters to Maintain Records CLP Process & related Directives and RegulationsCLP Process & related Directives and Regulations Learnings from transport related incidents and accidentsLearnings from transport related incidents and accidents Intra-EU transfer of explosives: procedure for returned Intra-EU transfer of explosives: procedure for returned

consignmentsconsignments Status Of Preparations By Industry, Including GuidanceStatus Of Preparations By Industry, Including Guidance Trace & Track Directive after implementation of 1st step & Trace & Track Directive after implementation of 1st step &

UEPG’s (UEPG’s (European Federations of Aggregate, Cement & European Federations of Aggregate, Cement & Mining IndMining Ind.) Action Plan regarding European process of .) Action Plan regarding European process of cascading down to national end-user organisations.cascading down to national end-user organisations.

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The Transport Working Group is also dealing with a The Transport Working Group is also dealing with a proposal by the European truck manufacturers to proposal by the European truck manufacturers to modify the existing ADR requirements concerning the modify the existing ADR requirements concerning the construction of Type III vehicles and MEMUs (chapt. 9.2) construction of Type III vehicles and MEMUs (chapt. 9.2) regarding:regarding:

1.1. Do away with the “Battery Master Switch” (9.2.2.3)!Do away with the “Battery Master Switch” (9.2.2.3)!2.2. Do away with the “24 Volts” regulation (9.3.7.2)!Do away with the “24 Volts” regulation (9.3.7.2)!

To 1) The intention to remove the Master Switch is not To 1) The intention to remove the Master Switch is not quite clear to us!quite clear to us!

To 2) Here the background is the use of Xenon lights, To 2) Here the background is the use of Xenon lights, which need much higher voltages!which need much higher voltages!

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ELECTION OF A NEW CHAIRLADY FOR THE ELECTION OF A NEW CHAIRLADY FOR THE TRANSPORT WORKING GROUP: TRANSPORT WORKING GROUP:

Since Bengt Folkesson from EPC Nordic has Since Bengt Folkesson from EPC Nordic has retired from this Group it was necessary to elect retired from this Group it was necessary to elect a new chair.a new chair.

Marlies Becker from Orica offered herself for Marlies Becker from Orica offered herself for election and she was voted unanimously by the election and she was voted unanimously by the delegates. The group and the SG congratulated delegates. The group and the SG congratulated Marlies and wished her lots of success in this Marlies and wished her lots of success in this important position.important position.

Statistics 2013Statistics 2013

ITEM 12 OF THE AGENDA

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For several years FEEM has managed a confidential statistics service for its members. It acts as a trustee company in compliance with competition laws. In order to estimate accurate annual sales per product in Europe we need from you all your best sales estimates from all the countries your are represented in. We will consolidate your data and give global figures of the European sales estimate per product only to those companies which provided figures.

The numbers are based on FEEM member’s input and represent the arithmetic average of the reported country numbers.

Explosives & Detonator Statistic 2013

Explosives 2013Explosives 2013

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The volume of explosives consumed (not The volume of explosives consumed (not manufactured!) in Europe (EU27 + Norway & manufactured!) in Europe (EU27 + Norway & Switzerland) in 2013 amounted toSwitzerland) in 2013 amounted to

580.000 tons580.000 tons

This is 9 % higher compared to 2012.This is 9 % higher compared to 2012.

Explosives Statistic 2013

532,1580,4

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Year 2012 Year 2013

Total Explosives 2013

+ + 9,1%9,1%

385

353

399410

442 439 440450

477497

561

587584602

586 588

621

532

580

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350

400

450

500

550

600

650

Year1995

Year1996

Year1997

Year1998

Year1999

Year2000

Year2001

Year2002

Year2003

Year2004

Year2005

Year2006

Year2007

Year2008

Year2009

Year2010

Year2011

Year2012

Year2013

EXPLOSIVES DEVELOPMENT 1995 – 2013 (1.000 EXPLOSIVES DEVELOPMENT 1995 – 2013 (1.000 tons)tons)

EXPLOSIVES MARKET EXPLOSIVES MARKET

BY SHARES (2013 ./. 2012)BY SHARES (2013 ./. 2012)

Cartr. EMS10% (10%) Bulk EMS

50% (47%)

NG8% (8%)

Others3% (4%)

ANFO29%

(31%)

NG Development 1995 - 2013

73

6469

78

84

76

70 69 69 70

58 58

6562

71

5760

4246

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

243,7

289,6

100

120

140

160

180

200

220

240

260

280

300

Year 2012 Year 2013

Bulk Emulsions in Ktons

+ 18,8%

5456,7

40

42

44

46

48

50

52

54

56

58

Year 2012 Year 2013

Packaged Emulsions in Ktons

+ 5%

Yea

r 19

95

Yea

r 19

97

Yea

r 19

99

Yea

r 20

01

Yea

r 20

03

Yea

r 20

05

Yea

r 20

07

Yea

r 20

09

Yea

r 20

11

Yea

r 20

13

R1

93 86 98 100108 107108139 132 137 137 144 145

188

290 295 290 298

346

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

Emulsions 1995 - 2013 in 1.000 tons (incl. Packaged Products)

169,9 170,8

100

110

120

130

140

150

160

170

180

Year 2012 Year 2013

ANFO in Ktons

+ 0,5%

Yea

r 19

95

Yea

r 19

96

Yea

r 19

97

Yea

r 19

98

Yea

r 19

99

Yea

r 20

00

Yea

r 20

01

Yea

r 20

02

Yea

r 20

03

Yea

r 20

04

Yea

r 20

05

Yea

r 20

06

Yea

r 20

07

Yea

r 20

08

Yea

r 20

09

Yea

r 20

10

Yea

r 20

11

Yea

r 20

12

Yea

r 20

13

R1

232

246250

235 237

217

227 229 229227 227 228 229

226

217213

217

170 171150

160

170

180

190

200

210

220

230

240

250

ANFO 1995 - 2013 in 1.000 tons

22,4

17,8

0

5

10

15

20

25

Year 2012 Year 2013

Others in Ktons

- 10,5%

Detonators 2013Detonators 2013

6161

The amount of detonators consumed (not The amount of detonators consumed (not manufactured!) in Europe (EU27 + Norway & manufactured!) in Europe (EU27 + Norway & Switzerland) in 2013 amounted toSwitzerland) in 2013 amounted to

61,870 mio. units61,870 mio. units

This is more or less the same than in 2012 (61,132)This is more or less the same than in 2012 (61,132)

Detonator Statistic 2013

61.132 61.870

10000

20000

30000

40000

50000

60000

70000

Year 2012 Year 2013

Total Detonators 2013 in 1.000

+ 1,2%

Electric; 25,7

Electronic; 0,98

Non-electric;

35,1

DETONATORS MARKET SHARES (mio. units)

25.088 25.764

5000

10000

15000

20000

25000

30000

Year 2012 Year 2013

Electric Detonators in 1.000

+ 2,7%

35.078 35.130

5000

10000

15000

20000

25000

30000

35000

40000

Year 2012 Year 2013

Non-Electric Detonators in 1.000

+ 0,01%

966 976

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

900

1000

Year 2012 Year 2013

Electronic Detonators in 1.000

+ 0,01%

Detonating Cords 2013Detonating Cords 2013

60,9

71,3

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Year 2012 Year 2013

Explosive Explosive ProductionProduction Sites & Staff 2013 Sites & Staff 2013

Sites; 92 Sites; 94

Staff; 5.430 Staff; 5.520

0

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

6000

Year 2012 Year 2013

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Item 12 of the AgendaItem 12 of the Agenda

(RE)ELECTION TO THE EXECUTIVE (RE)ELECTION TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEECOMMITTEE

1.) Re-election to the Executive Committee 2014:1.) Re-election to the Executive Committee 2014:

According to the “2 year rule” and according to According to the “2 year rule” and according to Article Article 7.2 of FEEM’s Constitution7.2 of FEEM’s Constitution the following the following Executives Committee Members have to step Executives Committee Members have to step down at this meetingdown at this meeting and stand for re-election:and stand for re-election:

Gianni FacchinettiGianni Facchinetti Ulf SjöblomUlf Sjöblom Vicente HuelamoVicente Huelamo

1.) Re-election to the Executive Committee 2014:1.) Re-election to the Executive Committee 2014:

Gianni FacchinettiGianni FacchinettiVicente HuelamoVicente HuelamoUlf SjöblomUlf Sjöblom

I would like to ask the Delegates for their votes:I would like to ask the Delegates for their votes:

1.1. Votes Against: Votes Against: 2.2. Votes For:Votes For:3.3. Abstentions:Abstentions:

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2.) Election to the Executive Committee:2.) Election to the Executive Committee:

The Executive Committee Member Stephen The Executive Committee Member Stephen Connolly from Orica has stepped down from the Connolly from Orica has stepped down from the Committee as of 4 October 2013 and has Committee as of 4 October 2013 and has suggested co-opting Jeff Court, Vice-President suggested co-opting Jeff Court, Vice-President Orica Europe to the Executive Committee Orica Europe to the Executive Committee according to Article according to Article 7.2 of FEEM’s Constitution 7.2 of FEEM’s Constitution (CO-OPTION TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE). (CO-OPTION TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE). The Executive Committee has agreed The Executive Committee has agreed unanimouslyunanimously to this process at their meeting on 4 October 2013. to this process at their meeting on 4 October 2013.

According to the Constitution According to the Constitution Jeff has to step Jeff has to step down at this meeting and has to offer himself for down at this meeting and has to offer himself for election.election.

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2.) Election to the Executive Committee:2.) Election to the Executive Committee:

Jeff CourtJeff Court

I would like to ask the Delegates for their votes:I would like to ask the Delegates for their votes:

1.1. Votes Against: Votes Against:

2.2. Votes For:Votes For:

3.3. Abstentions:Abstentions:

Item 13Item 13

CHANGE IN FEEM’S PRESIDENCYCHANGE IN FEEM’S PRESIDENCY

According to Articles 7.6 (ELECTION OF OFFICERS) and 9.2 (TERM OF OFFICE) of the Constitution the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE has elected a new President and a new Vice-President from the members of the Committee.

Item 13Item 13


After two years of excellent service Mr. After two years of excellent service Mr. Daniel Antille from SSE, Switzerland Daniel Antille from SSE, Switzerland will step down and pass the Presidency will step down and pass the Presidency on to Mr. Bertrand Pougny from EPC, on to Mr. Bertrand Pougny from EPC, France.France.

Item 13Item 13


The Assembly welcomes the new officers and thanks Daniel Antille for his endeavoring service with a big applause.

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ITEM 14ITEM 14

Any other business ?Any other business ?

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DATE AND PLACE OF THE NEXT ANNUAL GENERAL DATE AND PLACE OF THE NEXT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGMEETING

ininRome, ItalyRome, Italy

ononWednesday, 03 June 2015Wednesday, 03 June 2015

&&a Gala Dinner on Tuesday, 02 June 2014a Gala Dinner on Tuesday, 02 June 2014

ITEM 15ITEM 15

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