Blasters Board of Examiners
Staff Contact
Vincent Rapacciuolo, Safety & Health Program Manager 2
Phone (518) 457-3530 email – [email protected]
Responsibilities
- Make recommendations to the Commissioner of Labor with respect to examinations, experience, and competence of such applicants.
- Holds hearings prior to Commissioner's determination to suspend or revoke certificates, or to refuse renewal of certificates.
- Reports findings and recommendations to the Commissioner with respect to such hearings.
Authority: 12 NYCRR 61
Membership Structure
Three members appointed by the Commissioner of Labor. At least one shall be a blaster who holds a valid certificate of competence and at least one other member shall be a representative of explosives manufacturers. Each member of the advisory board shall serve without salary or other compensation, but, shall be allowed necessary and actual transportation expenses incurred in the performance of his or her duties.
Current Board Members
| Member | County of Residence | Member Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. Kris Kohler | Columbia | Public Representative |
| Derrick Paro | St. Lawrence | Certified Blaster |
| Gregory Dembowski | Genesee | Certified Blaster |
| Jason Staats | Montgomery | Certified Blaster & Represents Manufacturers |
Board Financials
| Blasters Examining Board Organization, Title |
Member Name | County of Residence | FY 2022-23 Expenses |
Est. FY 2023-24 Expenses | Est. FY 2024-25 Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Tenders District Council of Greater NY & LI Political Action Committee (MTDCPAC), Deputy Director | Ms. Kris Kohler | Columbia | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Hilltop Energy Inc., Division Manager | Derrick Paro | St. Lawrence | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| The Powderman LLC, Owner | Gregory Dembowski | Genesee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Austin Powder Company, Technical Representative | Jason Staats | Montgomery | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Meeting Dates: As Needed
Meetings: September 30, 2022 Board Meeting Recording
Agendas: September 30, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda
Minutes: View the entire meeting here
Meeting Location: Albany, NY
Program Justification: Worker Protection, Division of Safety & Health
Crane Operator Board of Examiners
Staff Contact
Vincent Rapacciuolo, Safety & Health Program Manager 2
Phone (518) 457-3530 email – [email protected]
Program Justification: Worker Protection, Division of Safety & Health
Responsibilities
- Make recommendations to the Commissioner of Labor with respect to examinations, experience, and competence of such applicants.
- Holds hearings prior to determinations by the Commissioner to suspend or revoke certificates, or to refuse to renew certificates.
- Report findings and recommendations to the Commissioner with respect to such hearings
Authority: 12 NYCRR 61
Membership Structure
Three members are appointed by the Commissioner of Labor: one of whom is a crane operator and one represents crane owners. Each member of the advisory board shall serve without salary or other compensation, but, shall be allowed necessary and actual transportation expenses incurred in the performance of his or her duties.
Current Board Members
| Member | County of Residence | Member Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| John Hogle | Oswego County | Certified Operator |
| John Dillion | Herkimer County | Certified Operator, Represents Crane Owners |
| Jeff Loughlin | Westchester County | Certified Crane Operator |
| Vincent Rapacciuolo | Rensselaer County | NYS Department of Labor |
Board Financials
| Crane Operators Examining Board Organization, Title | Member Name | County of Residence | FY 2022-23 Expenses | Est. FY 2023-24 Expenses | Est. FY 2024-24 Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upstate NY Operating Engineers Local 158, Manager, Retired | Theron Hogle | Oswego | $ 2,470.90 | $ 2,500.00 | $ 2,500.00 |
| Tioga Construction, Certified Operator | John Dillon | Herkimer | $ 1,158.63 | $ 1,250.00 | $ 1,250.00 |
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 137, Business Manager | John Loughlin | Westchester | $ 2,357.12 | $ 2,500.00 | $ 2,500.00 |
| NYSDOL, Program Manager 2 | Vincent Rapacciuolo (DOL) | Rensselaer | NA | NA | NA |
Meeting Location: Various locations throughout the state as required. Regular meetings are open to the public, however practical testing meetings are not.
Meeting Dates:
- 2022: No Public Meetings
- 2022: Practical Exams
- April 25-27, 2022 - Montrose, NY
- May 9-11, 2022 - Glenmont, NY
- May 23-24, 2022 - Frankfort, NY
- June 6-9, 2022 - Lake View, NY
- September 12-15, 2022 - Constantia, NY and Cicero, NY
- October 3-4, 2022 - Glenmont, NY
- October 31-November 7, 2022 - Yaphank, NY and Hauppauge, NY
- 2023: No Public Meetings
- 2023: Practical Exams
- April 24-26, 2023 - Yaphank, NY and Holtsville, NY
- May 8-9, 2023 - Montrose, NY
- May 22-23, 2023 - Glenmont, NY
- June 5-6, 2023 - Frankfort, NY
- June 19-22, 2023 - Lake View, NY
- September 19-21, 2023 - Constantia, NY and Cicero, NY
- Dates to be announced for Glenmont, NY, Montrose, NY, Yaphank, NY and Hauppauge, NY
Agendas: None
Minutes: None
Comments: No provision for quorum
Elevator Safety and Standards Advisory Board
Staff Contact
Vincent Rapacciuolo, Safety & Health Program Manager 2
Phone (518) 457-3530 email – [email protected]
Responsibilities
- Assist the Commissioner and the Department in establishing the state regulations for equipment covered by Article 33.
- Develop recommendations for an enforcement program which will ensure compliance with the regulations and requirements promulgated by the Commissioner pursuant to Article 33.
- Assist the Commissioner in granting exceptions and variances from the literal requirements of the applicable code and standards, regulations, and local legislation, in cases where such variances would not jeopardize the public safety and welfare.
- Assist the Commissioner in setting fee schedules for licenses, permits, and inspections. The fees shall reflect the actual costs and expenses to conduct the duties as described in Article 33.
- Assist the Commissioner in any and all things necessary or convenient to the Commissioner's duty to carry out the purposes of Article 33.
Authority: New York Labor Law § 956
Membership Structure
Thirteen members: 7 members appointed by the Governor, 3 members appointed by the Temporary President of the Senate, and 3 members appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly. The appointees to the board shall be representatives of elevator manufacturers, building owners or managers, elevator industry construction workers, elevator servicing companies, elevator industry associations, elevator mechanics, or fire marshals. The board shall elect a chairperson to serve for the term of their appointment to the board. The members shall serve without salary or compensation, but, shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
Current Board Members
| Member | Member County | Member Qualification | Statutory Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charanjeet Singh, PE | Queens | Elevator Inspector | Governor |
| Patrick Tenneriello | Suffolk | Elevator Industry Association | Governor |
| Hiren "Harry" Vyas | Nassau | Elevator Industry Association | Governor |
| Mark Gregorio | Orange | Elevator Service Company | Governor |
| Randall Pawlik | Erie | Elevator Service Company | Governor |
| Susan MCGee | Herkimer | Owner/Manager | Governor |
| Michael Halpin | Queens | Elevator Industry Association | Governor |
| Jerald Pittman | Orange | Elevator Service Company | Temporary President of the Senate |
| James Hagerty | Rensselaer | Elevator Industry Construction Worker | Temporary President of the Senate |
| Kelly Fuller | Saratoga | Elevator Service Company | Temporary President of the Senate |
| Vacant | Speaker of the Assembly | ||
| Vacant | Speaker of the Assembly | ||
| Vacant | Speaker of the Assembly |
Board Financials
| Elevator Safety and Standards Advisory Board Organization, Title |
Member Name | County of Residence | FY 2022-23 Expenses |
Est. FY 2023-24 Expenses | Est. FY 2024-25 Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYC Department of Buildings, Inspector | Charanjeet Singh, PE | Queens | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Nouveau Elevator, Superintendent; JATC Member, IBEW Elevator Industry School | Patrick Tenneriello | Suffolk | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| T.Y.Lin International, Director (Vertical Transportation) | Hiren “Harry” Vyas | Nassau | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TEI Elevator, President | Mark Gregorio | Orange | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Bison Elevator, Principal | Randall Pawlik | Erie | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Upstate Elevator, Owner | Susan MCGee | Herkimer | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| International Union of Elevator Constructors, Political Action Director | Michael Halpin | Queens | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Unitec, Director of Compliance & Internal Operations | Jerald Pittman | Orange | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IUEC Local 35 Albany, Business Manager | James Hagerty | Rensselaer | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Otis Elevator, Associate Director Field Ops, Modernization & Connected Products – NAA | Kelly Fuller | Saratoga | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Meeting Dates: As Needed
Meetings: January 17, 2023 Board Meeting Recording
Agendas: View the entire meeting here
Minutes: View the entire meeting here
Program Justification: Worker Protection, Division of Safety & Health
Pyrotechnician Board of Examiners
Staff Contact
Vincent Rapacciuolo, Safety & Health Program Manager 2
Phone (518) 457-3530 email – [email protected]
Responsibilities
- Make recommendations to the Commissioner of Labor with respect to examinations, experience, and competence of such applicants
- Hold hearings prior to Commissioner's determination to suspend or revoke certificates, or to refuse renewal of certificates
- Report findings and recommendations to the Commissioner with respect to such hearings
Authority: 12NYCRR 61
Membership Structure
The Commissioner shall appoint at least three examining boards. At least one member of such board shall be a certified Pyrotechnician and at least one other member of such board shall be a representative of a company that conducts pyrotechnics or fireworks shows. The members of the board and their representatives shall serve without salary or per diem allowance but shall be entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties pursuant to this section, provided however that such members and representatives are not, at the time such expenses are incurred, public employees or public officers otherwise entitled to such reimbursement.
Current Board Members
| Member | Member County of Residence | Member Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Dean Jr. | Bergen County, NJ | Certified Pyrotechnician |
| Kevin Fritschler | Oneida | Representative of a Company |
| Steve Krishoff | Westchester | Certified Pyrotechnician |
| Robert Lapietro | Schenectady | Certified Pyrotechnician |
| William Minnich Jr. | Erie | Representative of a Company |
| James Young | Monroe | Representative of a Company |
Board Financials
| Pyrotechnic Examining Board Examining Board Organization, Title |
Member Name | County of Residence | FY 2022-23 Expenses |
Est. FY 2023-24 Expenses | Est. FY 2024-25 Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local One I.A.T.S.E., Theatre Business Manager | Paul Dean Jr. | Bergen County, NJ | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| American Fireworks Display LLC. , Owner | Kevin Fritschler | Oneida | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| K F/X Special Effects, Retired | Steve Krishoff | Westchester | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Fireworks by Grucci, Certified Pyrotechnician | Robert Lapietro | Schenectady | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Minnich Enterprises Inc., Owner | William Minnich Jr. | Erie | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Young Explosives Corporation, President | James Young | Monroe | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Meeting Dates: As Needed
Meetings: May 2022 Board Meeting Recording
Agendas: View the entire meeting here
Minutes: May 2022 Board Meeting Minutes Pending
Meeting Location: Various locations throughout the state as required
Program Justification: Worker Protection, Division of Safety & Health