USE OF EXPLOSIVES
- (a) A person who conducts surface mining activities shall comply with this chapter and applicable State and Federal laws in the use of explosives.
- (b) Blasting operations shall be conducted by or under the supervision of a competent blaster licensed and operating in compliance with Chapter 210 (relating to blasters’ licenses).
- (c) Blasting operations shall be conducted in compliance with Chapter 211 (relating to storage, handling and use of explosives), except if modified by § § 77.562 and 77.563 (relating to preblasting surveys; and public notice of blasting schedule).
- (d) The use of explosives for the purpose of blasting in connection with surface mining, which has been approved under a permit issued prior to March 17, 1990 shall be undertaken under the conditions of the permit and Chapters 210 and 211 in lieu of the requirements of § § 77.562—77.565.
Source
The provisions of this § 77.561 adopted March 16, 1990, effective March 17, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 1643.
Cross References
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 77.102 (relating to compliance with existing permits); 25 Pa. Code § 77.108 (relating to permit for small noncoal operations); 25 Pa. Code § 77.453 (relating to blasting plan); and 25 Pa. Code § 77.463 (relating to surface mining near underground mining).