4VAC25-130-850.14: Examination

(a) The division shall insure that candidates for blaster certification are examined by reviewing and verifying:

(1) The person has passed the DM written examination covering blasting practices, transportation and storage of explosives, DM rules and regulations, and blast controls; and

(2) The person has also passed the division's Blaster's Coal Surface Mining Endorsement Test covering Part 850, 4VAC25-130-816.61 through 4VAC25-130-816.68 and 4VAC25-130-817.61 through 4VAC25-130-817.68; and

(3) The person must file an application and furnish proof of experience to the DM's Board of Mine Examiners. The minimum experience shall be at least one year of practical blasting field experience.

(b) Applicants for blasters certification shall be examined, by both the division and DM at a minimum, in the topics set forth in 4VAC25-130-850.13(c).