West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 199 - Explosives And Blasting
Title 199 - LEGISLATIVE RULE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OFFICE OF EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING
Series 199-01 - West Virginia Explosives And Blasting Rule
Section 199-1-1 - General

Universal Citation: 199 WV Code of State Rules 199-1-1

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 38, September 20, 2024

1.1. Scope. -- This rule establishes general and specific rules for overseeing and regulating blasting on all surface mining operations; implementing and overseeing the pre-blast survey process; inspection and monitoring of blasting operations; seismograph use; warning methods; site specific limitations for type, size, timing and frequency of blasts; public notice requirements; maintaining and operating a system to receive and address questions, concerns and complaints relating to mining operations; setting the qualifications for individuals and firms performing pre-blast surveys; establishing the education, training, examination and certification of blasters; disciplinary procedures for blasters; and administering a claims process, including arbitration, for property damage caused by blasting.

1.2. Applicability. -- This rule applies to all surface mining operations and surface disturbances associated with underground mining operations in the State of West Virginia.

1.3. Authority. -- W. Va. Code §§ 22-1-3, 22-3A-4, 22-1-5.

1.4. Filing Date. -- April 10, 2008.

1.5. Effective Date. -- July 1, 2008.

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