N.M. Admin. Code § 19.8.9.902

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 19.8.9.902 - OPERATION PLAN: BLASTING

Each application shall contain a blasting plan for the proposed permit area, explaining how the applicant intends to comply with the requirements of 19.8.20.2028 through 2033 NMAC and including the following:

A. types and approximate amounts of explosive to be used for each type of blasting operation to be conducted;

B. description of procedures and plans for recording and retention of information on the following during blasting:

(1) drilling patterns, including size, number, depths, and spacing of holes;

(2) charge and packing of holes;

(3) types of fuses and detonation controls; and

(4) sequence and timing of firing holes;

C. description of blasting warning and site access control equipment and procedures;

D. description of types, capabilities, sensitivities, and locations of use of any blast monitoring equipment and procedures proposed to be used;

E. description of plans for recording and reporting to the director the results of preblasting surveys, if required; and

F. description of unavoidable hazardous conditions for which deviations from the blasting schedule will be needed under Paragraph (3) of Subsection A of 19.8.20.2030 NMAC.

N.M. Admin. Code § 19.8.9.902

11-29-97; 19.8.9.902 NMAC - Rn, 19 NMAC 8.2.9.902, 9-29-2000