Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 77.561 - General requirements(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.The provisions of this §77.561 adopted March 16, 1990, effective 3/17/1990, 20 Pa.B. 1643. 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).