45.1-256 - Training and certification of blasters. - Virginia Statutes

§ 45.1-256. Training and certification of blasters.

A. In order to ensure that explosives are used only in accordance withapplicable state and federal laws, the Director is authorized to promulgateregulations requiring the training, examination and certification of personsengaging in or directly responsible for blasting or the use, storage andhandling of explosives in coal surface mining operations.

B. The Division shall assume primary responsibility for conducting theexaminations and issuing the certificates for such persons in accordance withthe regulations adopted pursuant to subdivision A of this section.

(1979, c. 290; 1984, cc. 230, 590; 1996, c. 758.)