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Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 210 - BLASTERS' LICENSES › Section 210.11 - Definitions

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The following words and terms, when used in this chapter,
						have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
						otherwise:
ATF
-The United States Department of
						Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Blaster
-A person who is licensed by the
						Department under this chapter to detonate explosives and supervise blasting
						activities.
Blaster learner
-An individual who is
						learning to be a blaster and who participates in blasting activities under the
						direct supervision of a blaster.
Blaster's license
-A license to detonate
						explosives and supervise blasting activities issued by the Department under
						this chapter.
Demolition and demolition blasting
-The
						act of wrecking or demolishing a structure with explosives.
Explosives
-Any chemical compound,
						mixture or device, the primary or common purpose of which is to function by
						explosion. The term includes dynamite and other high explosives, black powder,
						pellet powder, initiating explosives, detonators, safety fuses, squibs,
						detonating cord, igniter cord and igniters. The term includes all items in the
						"List of Explosive Materials" provided for in
						27 CFR
						555.23 (relating to list of explosive
						materials).
Limited
-A classification of blaster's
						license applicable to persons who supervise the loading or detonate explosives
						in operations in which the use of explosives is not related to excavation or
						demolition.
Mine opening blasting
-Blasting conducted
						for the purpose of constructing a shaft, slope, drift or tunnel mine opening
						for an underground mine, either operating or under development from the surface
						down to the point where the mine opening connects with the mineral strata to be
						or being extracted.
Person
-A natural person.
The provisions of this §
													210.11 amended under section
						  4.2 of the Surface Mining
						  Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §
														1396.4b); section 11 of the Noncoal Surface
						  Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §
														3311); sections 1917-A and 1920-A of The
						  Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. §§
														510-17 and
						  510-20); sections 7 and 11 of
						  the act of July 1, 1937 (P.L. 2681, No. 537) (73 P.S. §§
														157 and
						  161); sections 3 and 4 of the
						  act of July 10, 1957 (P.L. 685, No. 362) (73 P.S. §§
														166 and
						  167); Reorganization Plan No.
						  8 of 1981 (71 P.S. §
														751-35);
						  section 2(f) of the act of May 18, 1937 (P.L. 654, No. 174) (43 P.S. §
														25-2(f)); and Reorganization
						  Plan No. 2 of 1975 (71 P.S. §
														751-22).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 210 - BLASTERS' LICENSES › Section 210.12 - Scope

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This chapter applies to persons engaging in the
						detonation of explosives within this Commonwealth. Except for persons engaging
						in mine opening blasting, this chapter does not apply to persons authorized to
						detonate explosives or to supervise blasting activities under:
(1) The Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Mine Act
					 (52
					 P. S. §§
												70.101-70.1405).
(2) The Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Mine Act
					 (52
					 P. S. §§
												701-101-701-706).
The provisions of this §
													210.12 amended under section
						  4.2 of the Surface Mining
						  Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §
														1396.4b); section 11 of the Noncoal Surface
						  Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §
														3311); and sections 1917-A and 1920-A of The
						  Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §§
														510-17 and
						  510-20).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 210 - BLASTERS' LICENSES › Section 210.13 - General

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(a) A person may
					 not detonate explosives or supervise blasting activities unless the person has
					 obtained a blaster's license.
(b) A
					 blaster's license will only be issued or renewed after it is verified that the
					 applicant is in compliance with 18 U.S.C.A. Chapter 40 and 27 CFR Part 555
					 (relating to commerce in explosives).
(c) The Department may exempt certain
					 individuals from needing a blaster's license if the person is detonating
					 extremely small amounts of explosives for industrial or research purposes. The
					 Department will consider a written request for an exemption from the person
					 seeking the exemption.
(d) Upon
					 request, a blaster shall exhibit a blaster's license to the following:
(1) An authorized representative of the
					 Department.
(2) The blaster's
					 employer or an authorized representative of the employer.
(3) A police officer acting in the line of
					 duty.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 210 - BLASTERS' LICENSES › Section 210.14 - Eligibility requirements

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(a) To be
					 eligible for a blaster's license, a person shall:
(1) Be 21 years of age or older.
(2) Have at least 1 year of experience as a
					 blaster learner in preparing blasts in the classification for which a license
					 is being sought.
(3) Have taken the
					 Department's class on explosives. It is not necessary for a blaster to retake
					 the class when adding an additional classification to a license.
(4) Have successfully passed the Department's
					 examination for a blaster's license.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 210 - BLASTERS' LICENSES › Section 210.15 - License application

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(a) The
					 license application shall be on forms provided by the Department and be
					 accompanied by a check for $50 payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The
					 complete application shall be submitted to the Department at least 2 weeks
					 prior to the examination.
(b) The
					 license application shall include a signed notarized statement from a person
					 who has direct knowledge of the applicant's expertise, such as the blaster who
					 supervised the applicant, or the applicant's employer. The statement shall:
(1) Describe the applicant's experience in
					 blasting. In particular, the statement shall describe in detail how the
					 applicant assisted in the preparation of the blasts and for how long.
(2) State whether the applicant is competent
					 to prepare and detonate blasts in the classification for which the license is
					 being sought.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 210 - BLASTERS' LICENSES › Section 210.16 - Examinations

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(a) The Department
					 will conduct examinations for specific types of blasting, as specified in
					 §
											210.17(a)
					 (relating to issuance and renewal of licenses).
(b) The Department will schedule and conduct
					 examinations as needed.
(c) An
					 applicant failing to appear for a scheduled examination forfeits the
					 application fee unless the applicant provides written notice to the Department
					 2 weeks prior to the examination date or submits a valid medical excuse in
					 writing.
(d) Refund of the fee or
					 admittance to a subsequent examination without a reapplication fee will be at
					 the discretion of the Department.
The provisions of this §
													210.16 amended under sections
						  1917-A and 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S.
						  §§
														510-17 and
						  510-20); section
						  4.2 of the Surface Mining
						  Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §
														1396.4b); section 11(e) of the Noncoal
						  Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §
														3311(e)); sections 7 and 11
						  of the act of July 1, 1937 (P.L. 2681, No. 537 (73 P.S. §§
														157 and
						  161); sections 3 and 4 of the
						  act of July 10, 1957 (P.L. 685, No. 362) (73 P.S. §§
														166 and
						  167); Reorganization Plan No.
						  8 of 1981 (71 P.S. §
														751-35);
						  section 2(f) of the act of May 18, 1937 (P.L. 654, No. 174) (43 P.S. §
														25-2(f)); and Reorganization
						  Plan No. 2 of 1975 (71 P.S. §
														751-22).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
													210.17 (relating to issuance and
						  renewal of licenses).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 210 - BLASTERS' LICENSES › Section 210.18 - Recognition of out-of-State blaster's license

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(a) The Department may license a person who
					 holds a blaster's license or its equivalent in another state. The Department
					 may issue the license if, in the opinion of the Department, that state's
					 licensing program provides training on the storage, handling and use of
					 explosives and an examination that is equivalent to the requirements of this
					 chapter.
(b) A request for a
					 license under this section shall be made in writing. Copies of the other
					 state's explosives training and examination material and proof that the
					 applicant holds a license in the other state shall be provided to the
					 Department in order to make a proper evaluation.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 210 - BLASTERS' LICENSES › Section 210.19 - Suspension, modification and revocation

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The Department may issue orders suspending, modifying or
						revoking a blaster's license. Before an order is issued, the Department will
						give the blaster an opportunity for an informal meeting to discuss the facts
						and issues that form the basis of the Department's determination to suspend,
						modify or revoke the license. The Department may suspend, modify or revoke a
						blaster's license for violations of this chapter and Chapters 77, 87, 88 and
						211.
The provisions of this §
													210.19 amended under sections
						  1917-A and 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S.
						  §§
														510-17 and
						  510-20); section
						  4.2 of the Surface Mining
						  Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §
														1396.4b); section 11(e) of the Noncoal
						  Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §
														3311(e)); sections 7 and 11
						  of the act of July 1, 1937 (P.L. 2681, No. 537) (73 P.S. §§
														157 and
						  161); sections 3 and 4 of the
						  act of July 10, 1957 (P.L. 685, No. 362) (73 P.S. §§
														166 and
						  167); Reorganization Plan No.
						  8 of 1981 (71 P.S. §
														751-35);
						  section 2(f) of the act of May 18, 1937 (P.L. 654, No. 174) (43 P.S. §
														25-2(f)); and Reorganization
						  Plan No. 2 of 1975 (71 P.S. §
														751-22).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 211 - STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 211.1 and 211.2 - Reserved

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Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 211 - STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 211.32-211.44 - Reserved

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Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 211 - STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 211.51-211.56 - Reserved

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Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 211 - STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 211.61 and 211.62 - Reserved

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Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 211 - STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 211.73-211.76 - Reserved

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Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 211 - STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 211.81-211.87 - Reserved

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Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 211 - STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 211.102 - Scope

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(a) This chapter
						applies to persons using or storing explosives and engaging in blasting
						activities in this Commonwealth. Persons storing explosives underground at
						permitted underground mines are exempt from this chapter. Persons conducting
						blasting underground at underground mines shall comply with §
												211.151 (relating to prevention of
						damage or injury). The storage of explosives in magazines on the surface at an
						underground mine is subject to the applicable requirements of this chapter. The
						provisions of this chapter that are more stringent than the blasting provisions
						in Chapters 77, 87 and 88 (relating to noncoal mining; surface mining of coal;
						and anthracite coal) apply to blasting activities at coal or noncoal surface
						mines.
(b) Compliance with this
						chapter does not relieve a person who is engaged in blasting activities from
						compliance with other applicable laws or regulations of the
						Commonwealth.
The provisions of this §
														211.102 amended under sections
							 1917-A and 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S.
							 §§
															510-17 and
							 510-20); section
							 4.2 of the Surface Mining
							 Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §
															1396.4b); section 11(e) of the Noncoal
							 Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §
															3311(e)); sections 7 and 11
							 of the act of July 1, 1937 (P.L. 2681, No. 537) (73 P.S. §§
															157 and
							 161); sections 3 and 4 of the
							 act of July 10, 1957 (P.L. 685, No. 362) (73 P.S. §§
															166 and
							 167); Reorganization Plan No.
							 8 of 1981 (71 P.S. §
															751-35);
							 section 2(f) of the act of May 18, 1937 (P.L. 654, No. 174) (43 P.S. §
															25-2(f)); and Reorganization
							 Plan No. 2 of 1975 (71 P.S. §
															751-22).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 211 - STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 211.103 - Enforcement

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(a) The Department
						may issue orders necessary to implement this chapter including an order to
						suspend, modify or revoke a license or permit authorized by this chapter, or to
						require corrective action for a violation identified in subsection
						(c).
(b) Before issuing an order
						modifying peak particle velocity or airblast limits in a blasting activity
						permit, the Department will first provide the permittee with an opportunity to
						meet and discuss modifications.
(c)
						It is a violation of this chapter to:
(1) Fail
						to comply with this chapter or Chapter 77, 87 or 88 (relating to noncoal
						mining; surface mining of coal; and anthracite coal), regarding storage and use
						of explosives.
(2) Fail to comply
						with any order or permit or license of the Department issued under this chapter
						or Chapter 77, 87 or 88.
(3)
						Hinder, obstruct or interfere with the Department or its personnel in the
						performance of any duty hereunder.
(4) Violate
						18 Pa.C.S. §
														4903 or
						§ 4904 (relating to false swearing; and unsworn falsification to
						authorities).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 211 - STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES › Subchapter B - STORAGE AND CLASSIFICATION OF EXPLOSIVES › Section 211.111 - Scope

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(a) This subchapter
						applies to the classification and storage of explosives. It establishes the
						requirements, procedures and standards for licensing, constructing, and siting
						and maintaining magazines.
(b)
						Persons storing explosives underground in permitted underground mines are
						exempt from this subchapter.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 211 - STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES › Subchapter B - STORAGE AND CLASSIFICATION OF EXPLOSIVES › Section 211.112 - Magazine license and fees

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(a) A
						person storing explosives shall do so in a magazine licensed by the Department.
						A person may not construct, install or modify a magazine until the Department
						has issued or amended the license in writing. The licensee shall store
						explosives in accordance with the approved application, the license and this
						chapter.
(b) A magazine license
						will only be issued or renewed after it is verified that the applicant has
						complied with 18 U.S.C.A. Chapter 40 and 27 CFR Part 555 (relating to commerce
						in explosives) and is authorized as either a licensee or a permittee by the
						ATF. Verification can be provided by the applicant entering the ATF license or
						permit number on the license application.
(c) The license specifies the types and
						quantities of explosives to be stored in the magazine and any other condition
						necessary to ensure that the proposed activity complies with applicable
						statutes and this chapter.
(d)
						Licenses will be issued for a period of time set by the Department and the
						expiration date will appear on the license. If the Department receives a
						complete renewal application by the expiration date, the licensee may continue
						to operate under the current license until the Department acts on the renewal
						application.
(e) License fees are
						as follows:
(1) License:
(i) Application-$50
(ii) Site inspection-$50
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 211 - STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES › Subchapter B - STORAGE AND CLASSIFICATION OF EXPLOSIVES › Section 211.113 - Application contents

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(a) An
						application to obtain, renew, modify or transfer a magazine license must be on
						forms approved by the Department. Before the Department issues, renews,
						transfers or modifies a license, the application must demonstrate that the
						applicant has complied with the applicable requirements of this
						chapter.
(b) A completed license
						application must include all of the following:
(1) The applicant's name, address, telephone
						number and ATF license or permit number.
(2) A contact person, including name, title
						and telephone number.
(3) The types
						and quantities of explosives to be stored within the magazine.
(4) A map, plan or a sketch of the site
						location showing the nearest buildings, nearest railways, nearest highways,
						existing barricades, if any, and proposed barricades.
(5) A plan showing the design and
						specifications of the magazine to be licensed.
(6) A plan showing the design,
						specifications, dimensions and locations of all security measures to be
						installed under §
													211.115(d)
						(relating to standards for classifying and storing explosives and constructing,
						maintaining and siting magazines).
(7) The latitude and longitude of outdoor
						magazines except for Type 3 magazines as defined in
						27 CFR
						555.203(c) (relating to
						types of magazines).
(8) The
						latitude and longitude of indoor magazines containing high
						explosives.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 211 - STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES › Subchapter B - STORAGE AND CLASSIFICATION OF EXPLOSIVES › Section 211.114 - Displaying the license

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The magazine license, or a legible copy of the license,
						  shall be conspicuously displayed. If possible, the license shall be displayed
						  inside the magazine. In all other cases, the license shall be displayed at the
						  site and adjacent to the magazine to which it applies.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 211 - STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES › Subchapter B - STORAGE AND CLASSIFICATION OF EXPLOSIVES › Section 211.115 - Standards for classifying and storing explosives and constructing, maintaining and siting magazines

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(a) The
						provisions of 27 CFR Part 555 , Subpart K (relating to storage), are
						incorporated herein by reference. If any provision of 27 CFR Part 555 , Subpart
						K addresses an issue addressed in this section, the more stringent provision
						applies. These provisions shall be used to:
(1) Classify explosives.
(2) Determine which class of explosives may
						be stored in each type of magazine.
(3) Determine the quantity of explosives that
						may be stored.
(4) Determine the
						applicable construction standards for each type of magazine.
(5) Site the magazine.
(6) Specify maintenance and housekeeping
						standards for a magazine.
(7) Grant
						variances.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 211 - STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES › Subchapter B - STORAGE AND CLASSIFICATION OF EXPLOSIVES › Section 211.116 - Decommissioning magazines

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Prior to the expiration or termination of a magazine
						  license, the licensee shall remove and properly dispose of all explosives from
						  the magazine and submit to the Department documentation as to the disposition
						  of these explosives. This documentation shall be provided within 20 days of the
						  expiration or termination of the magazine license.
The provisions of this §
														211.116 issued under sections
							 1917-A and 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S.
							 §§
															510-17 and
							 510-20); section
							 4.2 of the Surface Mining
							 Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §
															1396.4b); section 11(e) of the Noncoal
							 Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §
															3311(e)); sections 7 and 11
							 of the act of July 1, 1937 (P.L. 2681, No. 537) (73 P.S. §§
															157 and
							 161); sections 3 and 4 of the
							 act of July 10, 1957 (P.L. 685, No. 362) (73 P.S. §§
															166 and
							 167); Reorganization Plan No.
							 8 of 1981 (71 P.S. §
															751-35);
							 section 2(f) of the act of May 18, 1937 (P.L. 654, No. 174) (43 P.S. §
															25-2(f)); and Reorganization
							 Plan No. 2 of 1975 (71 P.S. §
															751-22).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 211 - STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES › Subchapter B - STORAGE AND CLASSIFICATION OF EXPLOSIVES › Section 211.117 - Daily summary of magazine transactions

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The licensee shall make records of inventory required
						  under 27 CFR
						  555.122,
						  555.123,
						  555.124,
						  555.125 and
						  555.127 available to the
						  Department upon request.
The provisions of this §
														211.117 issued under sections
							 1917-A and 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S.
							 §§
															510-17 and
							 510-20); section
							 4.2 of the Surface Mining
							 Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §
															1396.4b); section 11(e) of the Noncoal
							 Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §
															3311(e)); sections 7 and 11
							 of the act of July 1, 1937 (P.L. 2681, No. 537) (73 P.S. §§
															157 and
							 161); sections 3 and 4 of the
							 act of July 10, 1957 (P.L. 685, No. 362) (73 P.S. §§
															166 and
							 167); Reorganization Plan No.
							 8 of 1981 (71 P.S. §
															751-35);
							 section 2(f) of the act of May 18, 1937 (P.L. 654, No. 174) (43 P.S. §
															25-2(f)); and Reorganization
							 Plan No. 2 of 1975 (71 P.S. §
															751-22).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 211 - STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES › Subchapter C - PERMITS › Section 211.121 - General requirements

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(a) Except
						as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a person may not engage in blasting
						activities in this Commonwealth without first obtaining the appropriate permit
						from the Department issued under this chapter.
(b) Permits under this chapter are not
						required for the use of fireworks governed by the act of May 15, 1939 (P.L.
						134, No. 65) (35 P.S. §§
													1271-1278) (Repealed).
(c) A permit issued under the Surface Mining
						Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§
													1396.1-1396.19b) or the Noncoal Surface
						Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S.
						§§
													3301-3326), and the regulations
						promulgated thereunder, authorizing blasting activity acts as a blasting
						activity permit issued under this chapter.
(d) An application for a permit to conduct
						blasting activities must be on a form provided by the Department. A permit will
						not be issued unless the application is complete and demonstrates that the
						proposed activities comply with the applicable requirements of this chapter.
						The Department will notify applicants of an incomplete application and identify
						the items necessary to complete the application. The permittee shall comply
						with the approved application, the permit and this chapter.
(e) The Department will not issue a permit to
						a person who either:
(1) Fails to comply with
						this chapter or a condition of a permit issued under this chapter or an order
						issued to enforce this chapter.
(2)
						Demonstrates an inability or lack of intention to comply with this chapter as
						indicated by past or continuing violations.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 211 - STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES › Subchapter C - PERMITS › Section 211.122 - Reserved

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The provisions of this §
														211.122 reserved under sections
							 1917-A and 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S.
							 §§
															510-17 and
							 510-20); section
							 4.2 of the Surface Mining
							 Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §
															1396.4b); section 11(e) of the Noncoal
							 Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §
															3311(e)); sections 7 and 11
							 of the act of July 1, 1937 (P.L. 2681, No. 537) (73 P.S. §§
															157 and
							 161); sections 3 and 4 of the
							 act of July 10, 1957 (P.L. 685, No. 362) (73 P.S. §§
															166 and
							 167); Reorganization Plan No.
							 8 of 1981 (71 P.S. §
															751-35);
							 section 2(f) of the act of May 18, 1937 (P.L. 654, No. 174) (43 P.S. §
															25-2(f)); and Reorganization
							 Plan No. 2 of 1975 (71 P.S. §
															751-22).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 211 - STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES › Subchapter C - PERMITS › Section 211.123 - Reserved

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The provisions of this §
														211.123 reserved under sections
							 1917-A and 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S.
							 §§
															510-17 and
							 510-20); section
							 4.2 of the Surface Mining
							 Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §
															1396.4b); section 11(e) of the Noncoal
							 Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §
															3311(e)); sections 7 and 11
							 of the act of July 1, 1937 (P.L. 2681, No. 537) (73 P.S. §§
															157 and
							 161); sections 3 and 4 of the
							 act of July 10, 1957 (P.L. 685, No. 362) (73 P.S. §§
															166 and
							 167); Reorganization Plan No.
							 8 of 1981 (71 P.S. §
															751-35);
							 section 2(f) of the act of May 18, 1937 (P.L. 654, No. 174) (43 P.S. §
															25-2(f)); and Reorganization
							 Plan No. 2 of 1975 (71 P.S. §
															751-22).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 211 - STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES › Subchapter C - PERMITS › Section 211.125 - Blasting activity permit-by-rule

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(a) Except for blasting activities for the
						purpose of demolition or seismic exploration, a person will be deemed to have a
						permit for a blasting activity if:
(1) The
						blasts are designed and performed for a scaled distance of 90 or
						greater.
(2) No more than 15 pounds
						(6.81 kilograms) of explosives are detonated per delay interval of less than 8
						milliseconds.
(3) The total charge
						weight per blast does not exceed 150 pounds (68.18 kilograms).
(4) The person notifies the Department either
						verbally, in writing or by other means approved by the Department prior to the
						initial blast. If the person gives verbal notification, a written notice shall
						be received by the Department within 5 working days. The notification must
						indicate all of the following information for all blasts that will occur under
						this permit:
(i) The identity of the
						person.
(ii) The location where the
						blasting will occur.
(iii) The
						purpose of the blasting.
(iv) The
						distance to the nearest building not owned or leased by the person or its
						customer.
(v) The days of the week
						and times when blasting may occur.
(vi) The duration of blasting activities
						under this permit-by-rule.
(vii)
						The minimum scaled distance.
(viii)
						The maximum weight of explosives detonated per delay period of less than 8
						milliseconds.
(ix) The maximum
						total weight of explosives per blast.
(x) A contact person and telephone
						number.
(5) Blast reports
						are completed in accordance with §
													211.133 (relating to blast
						reports).
(6) The other monitoring
						and performance standards of this chapter are met.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 211 - STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES › Subchapter D - RECORDS OF DISPOSITION OF EXPLOSIVES › Section 211.131 - Reserved

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The provisions of this §
														211.131 reserved under sections
							 1917-A and 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S.
							 §§
															510-17 and
							 510-20); section
							 4.2 of the Surface Mining
							 Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §
															1396.4b); section 11(e) of the Noncoal
							 Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §
															3311(e)); sections 7 and 11
							 of the act of July 1, 1937 (P.L. 2681, No. 537) (73 P.S. §§
															157 and
							 161); sections 3 and 4 of the
							 act of July 10, 1957 (P.L. 685, No. 362) (73 P.S. §§
															166 and
							 167); Reorganization Plan No.
							 8 of 1981 (71 P.S. §
															751-35);
							 section 2(f) of the act of May 18, 1937 (P.L. 654, No. 174) (43 P.S. §
															25-2(f)); and Reorganization
							 Plan No. 2 of 1975 (71 P.S. §
															751-22).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 211 - STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES › Subchapter D - RECORDS OF DISPOSITION OF EXPLOSIVES › Section 211.132 - Reserved

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The provisions of this §
														211.132 reserved under sections
							 1917-A and 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S.
							 §§
															510-17 and
							 510-20); section
							 4.2 of the Surface Mining
							 Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §
															1396.4b); section 11(e) of the Noncoal
							 Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §
															3311(e)); sections 7 and 11
							 of the act of July 1, 1937 (P.L. 2681, No. 537) (73 P.S. §§
															157 and
							 161); sections 3 and 4 of the
							 act of July 10, 1957 (P.L. 685, No. 362) (73 P.S. §§
															166 and
							 167); Reorganization Plan No.
							 8 of 1981 (71 P.S. §
															751-35);
							 section 2(f) of the act of May 18, 1937 (P.L. 654, No. 174) (43 P.S. §
															25-2(f)); and Reorganization
							 Plan No. 2 of 1975 (71 P.S. §
															751-22).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 211 - STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES › Subchapter F - BLASTING ACTIVITIES › Section 211.151 - Prevention of damage or injury

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(a)
						Blasting shall be conducted to prevent injury to persons or damage to private
						or public property except for property owned or leased by the permittee or its
						customer. If damage to property or injuries to persons occurs, the
						blaster-in-charge shall notify the Department within 4 hours of learning of the
						damage or injuries occurring.
(b)
						Blasting may not cause flyrock. If flyrock occurs, the blaster-in-charge shall
						notify the Department within 4 hours of learning of the flyrock.
(c) Blasts shall be designed and conducted in
						a manner that achieves either a scaled distance of 90 at the closest building
						or other structure designated by the Department or meets the allowable particle
						velocity as indicated by Figure 1 at any building or other structure designated
						by the Department. The scaled distance and allowable particle velocity does not
						apply at a building or other structure owned or leased by the permittee or its
						customer.
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(d) Blasts shall be designed and
						conducted to control airblast so that it does not exceed 133 dBL at any
						building or other structure designated by the Department unless the building is
						owned or leased by the permittee or its customer.
(e) Except on permits issued under the
						Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§
													1396.1-1396.19b), the Department may
						establish an alternative particle velocity or airblast level at a building or
						other structure if it determines that either:
(1) The alternative standard will provide for
						adequate protection of the building or other structure.
(2) The owner of the building or the other
						structure waives the ground vibration limit in subsection (c) or the airblast
						limit in subsection (d).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 211 - STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES › Subchapter F - BLASTING ACTIVITIES › Section 211.152 - Control of gases, including carbon monoxide and oxides of nitrogen

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(a) A blast shall
						be conducted so that the gases generated by the blast, including carbon
						monoxide and oxides of nitrogen, do not affect the health or safety of
						individuals. Gas migration may be prevented or minimized by taking measures
						such as venting the gases to the atmosphere and interrupting the path along
						which gases may flow. Evacuating people from areas that may contain gases could
						prevent their health from being affected.
(b) The blasting activity permittee shall
						notify the Department within 4 hours if the gases generated by the blast affect
						the health or safety, or both, of individuals.
The provisions of this §
														211.152 amended under sections
							 1917-A and 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S.
							 §§
															510-17 and
							 510-20); section
							 4.2 of the Surface Mining
							 Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §
															1396.4b); section 11(e) of the Noncoal
							 Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §
															3311(e)); sections 7 and 11
							 of the act of July 1, 1937 (P.L. 2681, No. 537) (73 P.S. §§
															157 and
							 161); sections 3 and 4 of the
							 act of July 10, 1957 (P.L. 685, No. 362) (73 P.S. §§
															166 and
							 167); Reorganization Plan No.
							 8 of 1981 (71 P.S. §
															751-35);
							 section 2(f) of the act of May 18, 1937 (P.L. 654, No. 174) (43 P.S. §
															25-2(f)); and Reorganization
							 Plan No. 2 of 1975 (71 P.S. §
															751-22).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 211 - STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES › Subchapter F - BLASTING ACTIVITIES › Section 211.153 - General requirements for handling explosives

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(a) Only a nonferrous, nonsparking tool shall
						be used to open containers of explosives.
(b) Matches, lighters and smoking are
						prohibited within 100 feet (30.48 meters) of the blast site and areas where
						explosives are used or stored.
(c)
						If it becomes necessary to destroy damaged or deteriorated explosives, the
						permittee shall immediately contact the manufacturer for technical advice and
						assistance.
(d) Detonators may not
						be forced into cartridges of explosive or cast boosters. Detonators shall be
						completely inserted into a hole in an explosive cartridge made with an approved
						powder punch or into the detonator well of a cast booster.
(e) Explosives may not be left unattended.
						They are to be stored in a licensed magazine or kept under the permittee's
						supervision and control.
(f) A
						loaded blast shall always be under the continuous observation of the
						blaster-in-charge or a designee.
(g) Shooting or carrying ammunition or
						firearms on a blast site and in areas where explosives are used or stored is
						prohibited, except for material needed to initiate the blast.
(h) If blasting activities are conducted in
						the vicinity of electric lines such as transmission lines or electrified
						railways, a test shall be made for presence of stray electric currents.
						Electric blasting caps may not be used if stray electric currents in excess of
						50 milliamperes are present.
(i) A
						package of explosives may not be thrown, slid along floors or over other
						packages of explosives, or handled roughly.
(j) If an electrical storm approaches an area
						where there is an activity involving explosives, the area shall be cleared by
						the permittee or licensee, who shall post guards at all approaches to prevent
						trespass of unauthorized persons.
(k) Explosives and equipment that are
						obviously damaged or deteriorated may not be used.
(l) Explosives may not be
						abandoned.
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
														211.194 (relating to general
							 requirements for handling explosives on a seismic exploration
							 operation).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 211 - STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES › Subchapter F - BLASTING ACTIVITIES › Section 211.155 - Preblast measures

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Prior to detonating a blast, the blaster-in-charge
						  shall:
(1) Ensure that all excess
						explosives have been removed from the blast area and are located in a safe
						area.
(2) Inspect the blast site to
						ensure that connections are proper and adequate.
(3) Ensure that the blast area is cleared and
						safeguarded.
(4) In addition to the
						warning signal, notify all persons who may be in danger.
(5) Ensure that the necessary precautions are
						in place to protect the public on public roads.
(6) At least 1 minute but no more than 2
						minutes prior to detonation, sound a warning signal of three blasts, each
						lasting approximately 5 seconds. The warning signal shall be of sufficient
						power to be heard 1,000 feet (304.80 meters) from the blast site.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 211 - STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES › Subchapter F - BLASTING ACTIVITIES › Section 211.156 - Detonating the blast

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(a) A blast may
						be detonated only between sunrise and sunset unless the Department authorizes a
						blast at another time of day.
(b)
						Only the blaster-in-charge may detonate a blast.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety › Chapter 211 - STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES › Subchapter F - BLASTING ACTIVITIES › Section 211.157 - Postblast measures

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(a) After
						a blast has been detonated, no one may return to the blast area until all smoke
						and fumes have dissipated.
(b)
						After the smoke and fumes have cleared, the blaster-in-charge shall return to
						the blast site and closely inspect the blast site to ensure that it is safe
						with respect to the blasting activity.
(c) After the blaster-in-charge has
						determined the blast area is safe, the blaster-in-charge shall sound an
						all-clear signal, consisting of one long blast, lasting approximately 10
						seconds. This all-clear signal shall be of sufficient power to be heard 1,000
						feet (304.80 meters) from the blast site.
(d) The blaster-in-charge shall determine if
						a misfire occurred and shall take all actions necessary to render the blast
						site safe. The blast site shall be made safe before drilling or muck removal
						begins.
(e) If the
						blaster-in-charge suspects that undetonated ammonium nitrate/fuel mixture
						remains in the muck pile, the muck pile shall be thoroughly wetted down with
						water before any digging is attempted. Special attention shall be given to
						determine if primers, other explosives or detonators are present in the muck
						pile.
(f) The blaster-in-charge
						shall immediately complete the blast report as required by §
												211.133 (relating to blast
						report).
(g) The blaster-in-charge
						shall notify the Department within 24 hours of the occurrence of a misfire. A
						copy of the blast report shall be forwarded to the Department.
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
														211.133 (relating to blast
							 reports).