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<p>OSMRE, in partnership with the states, are responsible for certifying blaster competence based upon the right mix of experience, training and testing. An OSMRE blaster certificate authorizes the blaster to conduct blasting operations in any Federal Program State or on Indian lands under Federal jurisdiction. A blaster may seek certificates from other Regulatory Authorities (states) through reciprocal certification arrangements.</p>
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<p>To learn how to apply for an OSMRE Blaster Certificate, please review the application process outlined in <a class="file file--mime-application-pdf file--application-pdf" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="168e5a09-71e6-4634-9b3b-f35cafa14302" filename="OSM 74 exp 2024.pdf" href="../../sites/default/files/inline-files/OSM%2074%20exp%202024.pdf" rel="noopener" target="_blank" title="Application for an OSMRE Blaster Certificate (PDF)">OSMRE Form 74.</a></p>
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<div><p>To learn how to apply for an OSMRE Blaster Certificate, please review the application process outlined in <a class="file file--mime-application-pdf file--application-pdf" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="085c0bfd-e347-42cc-9994-8ef289fe9b21" filename="OSMRE74_1.pdf" href="../../sites/default/files/inline-files/OSM%2074%20exp%202024%20update%206.17.21.pdf" rel="noopener" target="_blank" title="Application for an OSMRE Blaster Certificate (PDF)">OSMRE Form 74.</a></p>
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<p>This Application provides Blaster Certification for Federal Program States and on Indian lands under Federal jurisdiction. A fee must be submitted with the application as specified at 30 CFR 955.13. A check or money order must be made payable to “The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement”.</p>
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<p>The applicant must document blasting related training and experience, and demonstrate a pattern of conduct consistent with the acceptance of responsibility for blasting operations. OSMRE will verify training and experience information in the application. The pattern of conduct criteria is met if the applicant has been deemed an Employee Possessor or Responsible Party by the Bureau Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF).</p>
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<p>The applicant must be 21 years of age to become certified. Four types of certificates are available:</p>
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<div><p>The applicant for certification must have received on-the-job training, completed a training course, and obtained satisfactory evidence of having completed classroom training. The training should include diverse mix of blasting products, blast design, field experiences, blast monitoring and regulatory issues, some of these are listed below:</p>
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<p>Success of the applicant is strongly dependent on the level and quality of on-the-job training provided by another certified blaster, i.e. the mentor. Without this valuable guidance the applicant will not adequately learn the technical nuances and safety protocols of the trade. An apprentice that obtains a wide variety of experiences in many geologic conditions has the best chance of passing the examination.</p>
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<p>The blaster must have adequate classroom training along with the hands-on experience. Classroom training should cover the technical aspects of blasting operations and State and Federal laws governing the storage, transportation and use of explosives, including the topics specified in Table 2 below. In order to cover all the subjects listed in Table 2, sufficient time should be given to present the course material and to allow the students to have enough time to practice solving problems. Considering the wide range of topics to be covered, a minimum 32-hour classroom training session over the course of many weeks is recommended.</p>
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<p>The OSMRE Blaster's Training Modules are available to help applicants prepare for formal training and testing. Training topics, examination subjects, and question distribution include:</p>
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<p>Training classes are available from explosive suppliers, universities, professional organizations, consultants and states. Blasting apprentices should select training that enhances their technical skills and provides the information necessary to pass the examination. The fundamental training programs are available with individual vendors, explosives manufacturers or blasting service providers.</p>
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<p>The applicant must demonstrate that the appropriate level of experience was obtained within the 3 years prior to certificate application. OSMRE will accept as equivalent all experience gained in activities (see Table 1 above) which reasonably approximate the environment, procedures, blast size, and hazards of surface coal mining. This experience must be obtained by working with explosives or within activities associated with explosives use either inside or outside the coal industry. The necessary amount of experience depends on the type of certificate application.</p>
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<div><p>Once the applicant has met the training and experience requirements, a written examination is scheduled. A minimum passing score of 80% is necessary to demonstrate competency and receive an OSMRE blaster certificate. The examination will test the applicant’s knowledge, abilities and critical thinking skills on a wide range of blasting topics<a class="file file--mime-application-pdf file--application-pdf" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ff4649bf-5aa5-4f07-bd59-c758400f9e85" filename="AppendixA850BlasterTrainingList.pdf" href="../../sites/default/files/inline-files/AppendixA850BlasterTrainingList.pdf">.</a></p>
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<p>The examination consists of:</p>
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<li><a class="file file--mime-application-pdf file--application-pdf" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ad40c6cd-f504-41a8-be47-c31d9f597599" filename="FederalExaminationInstructions_0.pdf" href="../../sites/default/files/inline-files/FederalExaminationInstructions_0.pdf">Instructions</a> and <a class="file file--mime-application-pdf file--application-pdf" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3ee131e0-3aa1-4565-ad49-505a4570047b" filename="5rulesofThumb2016_1.pdf" href="../../sites/default/files/inline-files/5rulesofThumb2016_1.pdf">Handouts</a><a class="file file--mime-application-pdf file--application-pdf" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9293391d-f1f4-43c9-ab66-295a3b4dfa13" filename="5rulesofThumb2016.pdf" href="../../sites/default/files/inline-files/5rulesofThumb2016.pdf">;</a></li>
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<li>90 multiple choice questions;</li>
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|
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<p>The test consists of 90 questions and is weighted with 70% Technical and 30% Regulatory questions. The last 10 questions will be blast design and record keeping problems.</p>
|
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<p>A critical part of the examination is to evaluate the applicant’s critical thinking skills and ability to perform blasting calculations in blast design and vibration control.</p>
|
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<p>The correct answers to all blast design related questions will be obtained by using the <a class="file file--mime-application-pdf file--application-pdf" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="0fe83e44-2599-4f5c-91ba-783fc65e5dbc" filename="5rulesofThumb2016_0.pdf" href="../../sites/default/files/inline-files/5rulesofThumb2016_0.pdf">Rules-of-Thumb</a>. This handout will be provided as part of the testing package.</p>
|
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<p>Successful completion of the examination will require the use of a calculator to perform all blasting calculations. Any explosive storage, transportation and safety questions will be in reference to the Institute of Makers of Explosives guidelines.</p>
|
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<p>The regulatory questions will be related to the Federal regulations on blasting. Most of the questions will focus on the OSMRE rules that are meant to prevent injury to persons and damage to public and private property. At least one question from the regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will be on the examination. This ensures broad regulatory coverage in the training programs.</p>
|
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<p>The technical part of the examination assumes that the blaster has control over all blast design items except:</p>
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|
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|
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<div><p>A reciprocity certificate may be issued to anyone with a certificate from a state with an OSMRE approved regulatory program. Reciprocity applicants will complete the necessary items in the <a href="../../sites/default/files/inline-files/OSM%2074%20exp%202024%20update%206.17.21.pdf" rel="noopener" target="_blank" title="Application for an OSMRE Blaster Certificate (PDF)">OSMRE-74 application</a><a class="file file--mime-application-pdf file--application-pdf" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="0377aecc-d09b-46f5-ac1f-1e063b58b2f3" filename="OSMRE74_2.pdf" href="../../sites/default/files/inline-files/OSMRE74_2.pdf">.</a></p>
|
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<p>An applicant from a state adjacent to a Federal program area that simply needs a certificate for temporary blasting work may apply for reciprocity. Others may not want to take the more rigorous examination that covers national blasting applications and prefer to test on only local conditions. In either event, the knowledge, experience, training and testing requirements are deemed satisfied by virtue of having a state issued certificate.</p>
|
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<p>A reciprocal OSMRE certificate is contingent upon successful maintenance of the state certificate. If the state certificate expires, is suspended or is revoked, OSMRE must take commensurate action on the OSMRE certificate.</p>
|
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<p>Applicants do not need to meet the age, experience, knowledge, competence, training or examination requirements as required to receive an issued certificate. These requirements are satisfied once the application is deemed complete and certification in an OSMRE approved state regulatory program is verified. The applicant must then obtain a photograph at the nearest OSMRE office and present two forms of identification.</p>
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<p>As reciprocity certifications increase, so too does the need for reliable, up-to-date information on the status of a blaster’s certificate. Currently, if an application is received for reciprocity, OSMRE must contact the state to verify certification. Then the state must manually search the certification files for the current status of blasters. OSMRE is currently developing a tracking system to facilitate certificate reviews and performance history queries. Furthermore, a blaster certificate tracking system will help identify irresponsible blasters from repeating poor performance in the OSMRE Regions and states.</p>
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<p>OSMRE certificates issued through reciprocity require continued certification (i.e., renewed, in good standing, etc.) in the original issuing jurisdiction. If the original issuing jurisdiction suspends or revokes a certificate, OSMRE must suspend the reciprocal certificate until the original certificate is reinstated. When OSMRE revokes or suspends a reciprocal certificate, the state with original certificate will be notified about the action of any necessary action. Both OSMRE and the states depend upon the assistance of each other to carry out this part of their program and to ensure that blasters with poor performance histories are either retrained or restrained from blasting at coal mines.</p>
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<div><p>For both issued and reissued certificates, the blaster must take and pass the OSMRE examination. Effectively the blaster must retest every 6 years. Renewal is granted at the midterm of the six year testing interval. By retesting every 6 years the applicant must stay abreast of changes in blasting products, blast design procedures, monitoring tools, regulatory requirements and other changes in the blasting industry through <a href="blaster-training.html">continuing education</a> venues or on-the-job training.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.5pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><span style="color:#1b1b1b">205-221-4130</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.5pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><span style="color:#1b1b1b"><a href="mailto:jim.e.ratcliff@wv.gov">jim.e.ratcliff@wv.gov</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.5pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><span style="color:#1b1b1b"><a href="mailto:martin.brashear@ky.gov">martin.brashear@ky.gov</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.5pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><span style="color:#1b1b1b"><a href="https://www.energy.virginia.gov/coal/mined-land-repurposing/Downloads.shtml"><span style="color:blue">Virginia Energy Dept.</span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.5pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><span style="color:#1b1b1b">Terri Gibson</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.5pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><span style="color:#1b1b1b">276-523-8225</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.5pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><span style="color:#1b1b1b"><a href="mailto:terri.gibson@dmme.virginia.gov">terri.gibson@dmme.virginia.gov</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.5pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><span style="color:#1b1b1b"><a href="https://deq.wyoming.gov/land-quality/blasting/"><span style="color:blue">Wyoming Dept. of Environmental Quality</span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.5pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><span style="color:#1b1b1b">Reo Barney</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.5pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><span style="color:#1b1b1b">307-675-5612</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.5pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><span style="color:#1b1b1b"><a href="mailto:reo.barney@wyo.gov">reo.barney@wyo.gov</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.5pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><span style="color:#1b1b1b"><a href="https://www.dep.pa.gov/Business/Land/Mining/BureauofMiningPrograms/Blasting/Pages/default.aspx"><span style="color:blue">Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Protection</span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.5pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><span style="color:#1b1b1b">Chris Catalano</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.5pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><span style="color:#1b1b1b">724-493-4795</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.5pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><span style="color:#1b1b1b"><a href="mailto:chcatalano@pa.gov">chcatalano@pa.gov</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<td style="padding:.8px .8px .8px .8px; background-color:white"><a href="https://www.in.gov/dnr/reclamation/division-of-reclamation-regulatory-forms/">Indiana Division of Reclamation</a></td>
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<td style="width:118px; padding:.8px .8px .8px .8px; background-color:white">Phylis Hart</td>
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<td style="width:135px; padding:.8px .8px .8px .8px; background-color:white">821-665-2207</td>
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<td style="width:299px; padding:.8px .8px .8px .8px; background-color:white"><a href="mailto:phart@dnr.in.gov">phart@dnr.in.gov</a></td>
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<td style="padding:.8px .8px .8px .8px; background-color:white"><a href="https://deq.mt.gov/mining/assistance">Montana Department of Environmental Quality</a></td>
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<td style="width:118px; padding:.8px .8px .8px .8px; background-color:white">Travis Dunkle</td>
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<td style="width:135px; padding:.8px .8px .8px .8px; background-color:white">406-444-4991</td>
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