Section 211.124. Blasting activity permits

(a) An application for a blasting activity permit shall be prepared by a blaster and shall include:

(1) The applicant’s name, address, telephone number and type of business.

(2) A contact person’s name, title and telephone number.

(3) The identity of independent subcontractors who will be performing the blasting activities.

(4) The type of explosives to be used.

(5) The maximum amount of explosives that will be detonated per delay interval of less than 8 milliseconds.

(6) The maximum amount of explosives that will be detonated in any one blast.

(7) A map indicating the location where the explosives will be used.

(8) The purpose for which the explosives will be used.

(9) The location and license number of the magazine that will be used to store the explosives, if applicable.

(10) A description of how the monitoring requirements of Subchapter G (relating to requirements for monitoring) will be satisfied.

(11) Proof of third party general liability insurance in the amount of $300,000 or greater per occurrence. This requirement is not applicable if the permittee is a noncoal surface mine operator who produces no more than 2,000 tons (1,814 metric tons) of marketable minerals per year from all its noncoal surface mining operations.

(12) The anticipated duration of the blasting activity for which the permit is needed.

(13) The anticipated days of the week and times when blasting may occur.

(14) The distance and direction to the closest building not owned by the permittee or its customer.

(15) Other information needed by the Department to determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

(16) The printed name, signature and license number of the blaster who prepared the application.

(17) Proof that residents within 200 feet (65.61 meters) of the blast site were informed of the proposed blasting operation. This notification could be a personal notification, written material left at each residence, or first class mail. The notification will provide general information about the blasting operation including the duration of the operation.

(b) Blasting activity permits are not transferable.

(c) The blasting activity permit shall specify:

(1) The blasting activity permittee.

(2) Any independent subcontractors performing work under this permit.

(3) Limits on particle velocity and airblast.

(4) The types of explosives that may be used.

(5) The duration of the permit.

(6) Other conditions necessary to ensure that the proposed blasting activity complies with the applicable statutes and this chapter.

(d) The permittee may request extensions and modifications by submitting an amended application.