Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 38-2C-3 - Certification of Blasters3.1. Requirements for Certification. -- In every surface mine and surface area of underground mine when blasting operations are being conducted, a certified blaster shall be responsible for the storage, handling, transportation, and use of explosives for each and every blast and for conducting the blasting operations in accordance with the blasting plans approved in a permit issued pursuant to West Virginia Code § 22-3-1 et sea and rules promulgated under that article.3.2. Qualifications for Certification. -- Each applicant for certification shall have had at least one year active blasting experience within the past five (5) years, and have demonstrated a .working knowledge of and skills in the storage, handling, transportation, and use of explosives, and a knowledge of all State and Federal laws pertaining thereto, by successfully taking and passing the examination for certification required by Section 5.2 of this rule.3.3. Application for Certification. -- Prior to taking the .examination for certification, a person must submit an application to the Division of Environmental Protection to take the examination on forms prescribed by the Director. Upon receipt of an application for examination, the Director shall, after determining that the applicant meets the experience requirements of subsection 3.2 of this rule, notify the applicant of the date, time, and location of the scheduled examination.