DAR File No. 38738

Natural Resources, Oil, Gas and Mining; Coal

Rule R645-105

Blaster Training, Examination and Certification

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 38738
Filed: 08/05/2014 03:08:29 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Sections 40-10-6 and 40-10-6.5 provide for rulemaking authority to the Board of Oil, Gas, and Mining as necessary for the regulation of coal mining operations and reclamation operations. Subsection 40-10-17(2)(o)(iv) specifically requires all blasting operations be conducted by trained and competent persons and rules promulgated on training, examination, and certification of persons engaged in and responsible for blasting.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments have been received.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule establishes blaster training and certification to enhance public and worker safety near coal mining blasting operations. This rule should be continued so Utah's Coal Program continues to retain primacy under the federal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Natural Resources
Oil, Gas and Mining; CoalRoom 1210
1594 W NORTH TEMPLE
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3154

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Steve Schneider at the above address, by phone at 801-538-5328, by FAX at 801-359-3940, or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]

Effective:

08/05/2014

Authorized by:

John Baza, Director