25 Pa. Code § 211.194 - General requirements for handling explosives on a seismic exploration operation
(a)
Section 211.153(e) and
(f) (relating to general requirements for
handling explosives) is not applicable to the handling and use of explosives
for seismic exploration operations.
(b) Except as specified in subsection (a), in
addition to the requirements of Subchapter F (relating to blasting activities),
all of the following provisions apply to the handling and use of explosives on
seismic exploration operations:
(1) All
explosives loaded into boreholes shall either be detonated or removed from the
borehole after the maximum number of days specified in the applicable blasting
activity permit.
(2) Explosives
charges may not be placed closer than 300 feet from any building or other
structure designated by the Department unless authorized by the
Department.
(3) All detonators used
in seismic exploration operations must employ the best technology available for
security and functionality under the conditions into which the detonators are
loaded.
(4) Explosives may not be
placed on areas permitted for mining activities under Chapter 77 or 86
(relating to noncoal mining; and surface and underground coal mining: general)
without prior Department approval. To obtain Department approval to place
explosives on area permitted for mining activities, the permit applicant shall
provide information including all of the following:
(i) Demonstration of authorization to place
explosives charges and to conduct activities on the site.
(ii) A plan to ensure the safety and security
of explosives charges on the mining permit from loading through detonation of
the charges.
(iii) A map detailing
the specific location of where charges are to be placed on the mining permit
area.
(iv) If the MSHA-required
training is necessary, how and when that training will be obtained and who will
obtain the training. The permittee shall provide written documentation of the
training to the Department prior to entry onto the mining permit.
(5) The permittee is responsible
for the security of all charges in the ground to prevent the charges from being
detonated, removed or otherwise tampered with. The permittee shall secure all
explosives charges in accordance with the approved blasting activity
permit.
(6) For all incidents where
explosives are loaded into boreholes and have had their functionality
compromised by loading, handling or manufacturing defects, the permittee shall
remove the explosives from the borehole or destroy them in place.
(7) The permittee may not allow explosives
charges to remain in the ground for more than 1 year.
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