2012-01-06_PERMIT FILE - C1982057 (34)

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b. Dates and times when explosives are to be detonated; • c. Methods to be used to control access to the blasting area; d. Types of audible warnings and all clear signals to be used before and after blasting; e. A description of possible unavoidable haxa rdous situations when it may be necessary to blast at times other than those described in the schedule. Peabody will publish a blasting schedule in the Hayden Valley Press newspaper which has general circulation in the area in which the mining complex is located. Additionally, blasting schedules will be distributed by mail to local governments and public utilities, and mailed or delivered to each residence within one-half mile of the blasting site. The blasting schedule delivered to each residence within one-half mite of the blasting site will be accompanied by a notice on how to request a pre-blast survey for those residences which have not previously had a pre blast survey. The blasting schedule will be published and distributed every twelve months and at least ten days, but not more than 20 days before beginning blasting whenever the area covered by the schedule changes or whenever periods for blasting significantly differ from the prior announcement, If the change is temporary in nature, local governments and individuals to whom the original schedule was • sent shall be notified by telephone or personal contact followed by written notice. A copy of the most recently published blasting schedule may be found in Attachment 14-2. Also enclosed in this attachment is Figure 14-2-1, Blasting Schedule Areas. Blasting areas specified in the blasting schedule notice are identified on the figure. The figure also shows the area where blasting schedules are required to be sent if dwellings exist. Blasters A11 blasting operations will be conducted under the direct supervision of competent, trained, experienced, and certified blasters with proven work records who understand the hazards involved. The blasters will be certified by the CMLRD in accordance with the blaster certification program of Colorado. Persons responsible for blasting operations at a blasting site will be familiar with the blastf ng plan and any site-specific performance standards. • 5