Title 30, Mineral Lands and MiningRelease 119-102
§1309 Certification and Training of Blasters
Title 30 › CHAPTER 25 — SURFACE MINING CONTROL AND RECLAMATION › SUBCHAPTER VII — ADMINISTRATIVE AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › § 1309
Summary
The Secretary of the Interior, or an approved state agency, must create rules that require training, testing, and official certification. The rules apply to anyone who uses explosives or is directly in charge of blasting in surface coal mining operations.
Full Legal Text
Title 30, §1309
Mineral Lands and Mining, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
In accordance with this chapter, the Secretary of the Interior (or the approved State regulatory authority as provided for in section 1253 of this title) shall promulgate regulations requiring the training, examination, and certification of persons engaging in or directly responsible for blasting or use of explosives in surface coal mining operations.
Reference
Citations & Metadata
Citation
30 U.S.C. § 1309
Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102