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a. Identification of the specific areas in which blasting will take place. The specific <br /> blasting areas described will not be larger than 300 acres and will be reasonably <br /> compact; <br /> b. Dates and times when explosives are to be detonated; <br /> C. Methods to be used to control access to the blasting area; <br /> d. Types of audible warnings and all clear signals to be used before and after blasting; <br /> e. A description of possible unavoidable hazardous situations when it may be necessary <br /> to blast at times other than those described in the schedule. <br /> Peabody will publish a blasting schedule in the San Miguel Basin newspaper having general <br /> circulation in the area in which the mining complex is located. Additionally, blasting <br /> schedules will be distributed by mail to local governments and public utilities, and <br /> mailed or delivered to each residence within one-half mile of the blasting site. The <br /> blasting schedule delivered to each residence within one-half mile of the blasting site <br /> will be accompanied by a notice on how to request a pre-blast survey (Attachment 14-2) for <br /> those residences which have not previously had a pre-blast survey. The blasting schedule <br /> will be published and distributed every twelve months and at least ten days, but not more <br /> than 20 days before beginning blasting whenever the area covered by the schedule changes <br /> or whenever periods for blasting significantly differ from the prior announcement. If the <br /> change is temporary in nature, local governments and individuals to whom the original <br /> schedule was sent shall be notified by telephone or personal contact followed by written <br /> notice. A copy of the typical blasting schedule form may be found as Attachment 14-1. <br /> Blasters <br /> All blasting operations will be conducted under the direct supervision of competent, <br /> trained, experienced, and certified blasters with proven work records who understand the <br /> hazards involved. The blasters will be certified by the CMLRD in accordance with the <br /> blaster certification program of Colorado. Persons responsible for blasting operations at <br /> a blasting site will be familiar with the blasting plan and applicable performance <br /> standards. <br /> Blast Designs (Nucla East) <br /> Blasting operations at Nucla East will be conducted within 1,000 feet of buildings used as <br /> 14-5 Revised 12/20/88 <br />