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Boiler Safety Code Advisory Board (BSCAB)

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    Boiler Safety Code Advisory Board (BSCAB)
  • Contact Person:
    Christopher B. Cantrell, Boiler Inspection Program Manager, Nebraska Department of Labor, PO Box 94600, Lincoln, NE 68509-4600, 402.471.4721
  • Purpose:
    To hold hearings and advise the Commissioner of Labor on rules and regulations for methods of testing equipment and construction and installation of new boilers and pressure vessels that are required to be inspected by the Boiler Inspection Act, and for certificate and inspection fees for such boilers and pressure vessels. Ultimately, the purpose of the Board is to promote the safety of the citizens of Nebraska through comprehensive and adequate laws and rules relating to boilers and pressure vessels.
  • How Many Affectable:
    11000
  • How Many Served:
    11000
  • Year Created:
    July 9, 1988
  • Year Active:
    August 8, 1988
  • Sunset Date:
    na
Authorization
  • Authorization Citation:
    Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-739
  • Parent Agency:
    Nebraska Department of Labor
Memberships and Meetings
  • Number Of Members:
    8 (7 voting, 1 non-voting)
  • Who Appoints:
    Governor
  • Legislative Approval:
    Yes
  • Qualifications Of Members:
    One representative from each of the following categories: -Owners or users of boilers -Sellers of boilers -boiler construction, repair or operations -insurance industry -licensed professional engineer who is experienced with boilers -public safety -general public Non-voting member is the Boiler Inspection Program Manager (State Boiler Inspector).
  • Per Diem:
    $50.00
  • Expense Reimbursement:
    Yes
  • Term Length:
    4 years
  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
    Terms Rotate
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 13-14:
    1
  • Held FY 13-14:
    1
  • Required FY 14-15:
    1
  • Held FY 14-15:
    1
  • Required FY 15-16:
    1
  • Held FY 15-16:
    1
Operations
  • Support Staff:
    No
  • Shared or Separate:
    na
  • FY 13-14 Budget:
    $0
  • FY 14-15 Budget:
    $0
  • FY 15-16 Budget:
    $0
  • Other Funding Sources:
    None
  • Spending Authority:
    No
Accomplishments
  • Since July 1, 2012:
    2013 - began to work on developing updates to Nebraska Administrative Code, Title 229. These updates are required as the industry changed and modernizes. Advised the Commissioner of Labor on the status of the Boiler Inspection Program & status of the proposed transfer of the Boiler Inspection Program to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Discussed how to deal with state Auditor findings regarding handling of checks. Also discussed how to limit the growth of the Cash Fund and discussed fee reductions. 2014 - Continued to work on Code updates to Title 229. Reveiwed revisions to 20 of the 28 chapters of this Code. Discussed and decided upon moving forward with the acceptance of credit cards as a method of reducing the amount of checks received by the boiler Program. Boiler inspection fees and certificate fees reduced by 12 to help limit the growth and then shrink the cash fund balance. 2015 - Finalized the submission of the revisions to Title 229 and submitted them for review by the GPRO and subsequent public comment. In May of 2016 all 20 chapters submitted for incorporation into the Administrative Code. Also in May of 2016, credit card payments and an online searchable boiler registry were released for use.