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Review of Blasting Operations of Sammit Brick Blasting and Explosive Use, 4.0 cony 4..0 REGULATIONS GOVERNING BLASTING AND EXPLOSIVE USE A reviexc~ of all Federal and Colorado agencies and their regulation governsng security, transportation and use of explosives 4.1 Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA): MSHA has enforcement authority over blasting and the use of explosives . at all U.S. mines. MSHA regulations governing all aspects of explosive use are found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 30). These extensive regulations govern all aspects of explosive handling and blasting activities. 4.2 Colorado State Division of Labor: The Colorado State Division of Labor administers regulations governing blast permitting, explosive storage, transportation and explosive use 4.3 Bureau ofAleohol Tobacco and Firearms (BATF): Title 27, CFR Part 55, Commerce in Explosives, defines the authority of BATF as defined by Congress in the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970. In general, the regulations contained in this part relate to commerce in explosives and implement Title XI, Regulation of Explosives (18 U.S.C. Chapter 40; 84 Stat. 952), of the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970 ($4 Stat. 922). BATF regulates: (1) The imerstate or foreign commerce in explosive materials; (2) The licensing of manufacturers and importers of, and dealers in, explosive materials; (3) The issuance of user permits; (4) The conduct of business by licensees and operations by permittees; (5) The storage of explosive materials; (6) Tile records and reports required of licensees and permittees; (7) Relief from disabilities under this part; (8) Exemptions, unlawful acts, penalties, seizures, and forfeitures. In summary, for most commercial explosive users, BATF regulates all of the storage of explosives and issues federal licenses to companies that manufacture explosives for use in their own operations 25