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SECTION 2.05.3(6)(a) OVERBURDEN BLASTING Introduction Prior to removal, the overburden and parting material must be fragmented to a size which can be handled efficiently by excavation equipment. The majority of the fragmentation will be accomplished by the use of explosives. When economical to do so, overburden, parting, and coal will be fragmented by ripping with aripper-equipped dozer or loaded directly. The objective of this process is to provide fragmented overburden, parting material, and coal ahead of excavation and loading equipment so that production is sufficient to satisfy coal supply obligations. Blasting will be conducted to fragment overburden and partings. It will be conducted in a manner that will prevent injury to persons, damage to public or private property outside the permit area, adverse impacts to any underground mine, and change in the course, channel, or availability of ground or surface waters outside the permit area. Blasting will be conducted in accordance with all applicable State and Federal laws. Pre-blast Surveys WFC will offer apre-blast survey to all residence or dwelling owners that resides within one-half mile of the nearest permit area boundary. Pre-blast surveys will be conducted prior to blasting. This service will be conducted by a consulting firm and all costs will be paid by WFC. The surveys will determine the condition of the dwellings or structures and document any pre- blasting damage and other physical factors that could reasonably be affected by the blasting. Assessments of structures such as pipes, cables, transmission lines, and wells and other water systems will be limited to surface conditions and other readily available data. Special attention will be given to the pre-blasting condition of weAs and other water systems used for human, animal, or agricultural purposes, and to the quantity and quality of the water. • cxeoteea zz Nov zooz~ 2.05.3(6)(a) 1