Virginia § 45.2-1004 Training and certification of blasters

Virginia Statutes

§ 45.2-1004 — Training and certification of blasters

Virginia § 45.2-1004

JurisdictionVirginia

Title 45.2Mines, Minerals, and Energy

Subtitle IICoal Mining

Ch. 10Virginia Coal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1979

Art. 1General and Administrative Provisions

Part CSurface Coal Mines

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Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1004 (2026).

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A.In order to ensure that explosives are used only in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, the Director may adopt regulations requiring the training, examination, and certification of persons engaging in or directly responsible for blasting or the use, storage, and handling of explosives in coal surface mining operations.

B.The Division shall assume primary responsibility for conducting the examinations and issuing the certificates for such persons in accordance with the regulations adopted pursuant to this section.

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A. In order to ensure that explosives are used only in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, the Director may adopt regulations requiring the training, examination, and certification of persons engaging in or directly responsible for blasting or the use, storage, and handling of explosives in coal surface mining operations.

B. The Division shall assume primary responsibility for conducting the examinations and issuing the certificates for such persons in accordance with the regulations adopted pursuant to this section.