§ 1309 - Certification and training of blasters

CHAPTER 25— SURFACE MINING CONTROL AND RECLAMATION › SUBCHAPTER VII— ADMINISTRATIVE AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

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.