020-6 Wyo. Code R. § 6-3

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 6-3 - Public Notice of Blasting Schedule

(a) At least 30 days, but not more than 60 days before beginning a blasting program in which more than five pounds of explosives or blasting agent are detonated, the permittee shall publish a blasting schedule in a newspaper of general circulation in the locality of the proposed site. Copies of the schedule shall be distributed by mail to local governments, public utilities and to each residence or owner of a man-made dwelling or structure within one-half mile of the blasting sites described in the schedule. The residents or owners within one-half mile shall also be notified of the manner for requesting a preblasting survey. The permittee shall republish and redistribute the schedule by mail at least every 12 months. The permittee also shall revise and republish the schedule at least 30 days, but not more than 60 days, prior to blasting whenever the area covered by the schedule changes or time periods significantly differ from the prior announcement. Blasting schedules shall identify as accurately as possible the location of the blasting sites and the time periods when blasting will occur. The blasting schedule shall contain at a minimum:

  • (i) Name, address and telephone number of the operator;
  • (ii) Identification of the specific areas in which blasting will take place;
  • (iii) Dates and time periods when explosives are to be detonated;
  • (iv) Methods to be used to control access to the blasting area; and
  • (v) Types and patterns of audible warnings and all-clear signals to be used before and after blasting.

020-6 Wyo. Code R. § 6-3