ARblast: All Resources on Blasting
![Blast holes being loaded with explosives on a blasting bench Blast holes being loaded with explosives on a blasting bench](/congress115th/20190110082103im_/https://www.osmre.gov/Images/bulkLoad.jpg)
Blast holes being loaded with explosives on a blasting bench
Rules, Regulations, Research and Resources
The Federal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 requires that coal mine blasting be limited based on the site conditions so as to prevent: injury to persons, damage to public or private property outside the permit area, adverse impacts on any underground mine, and change in the course, channel, or availability of surface or ground water outside the permit area. This page is provided as a resource to the people responsible for meeting this mandate.
![Explosives in Use warning at the entrance to a coal mine. Explosives in Use warning at the entrance to a coal mine.](/congress115th/20190110082103im_/https://www.osmre.gov/Images/explosivesSign.jpg)
Explosives in Use warning at the entrance to a coal mine.
OSMRE Blasting Regulations
OSMRE Blaster Certificates
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Date OSMRE Blaster Certificates Announcement: Certified Blasters, Note the new application (OSMRE-74) and continuing education requirements (Part 16.B). List of Continuing Education Venues 2016 Federal Examination Instructions and Thumbs Blast Design 2016 (part of the test) 2016 Excel Spreadsheet - Blast Design Estimator, based on the Rules of Thumb 2015 Blaster Certificate contacts by state; States shown in bold print, recognize the OSMRE Blaster Certificate for reciprocity 2012 OSMRE Blaster Certificate Application, OSMRE-74 2009 Directive, Reg-33, Federal Blaster Certification Program and Blasting Enforcement 2008 Blaster's Training Modules, Prepare for the test 2005 Potential Training and Testing Topics
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Blasting Information for Citizens
OSMRE Blasting Reports
State Blasting Reports
US Bureau of Mines Reports
Historic Structures and Other Blast Vibration Reports
Training Aids, PowerPoint Presentations and Movies
Searchable Websites
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Date Posted Searchable Websites 2017 The World of Explosives 2012 NIOSH, Safety and Health Topics and Explosives Downloadable Publications 2010 USGS's website - monitors seismic activity related to mining blasts 2005 International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE)
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Blast Monitoring Guidelines
Vibrations and Underground Mines
Vibrations and Slope Stability
Flyrock
Vibrations and Pipelines
Vibrations and Water Wells
Army - Demil and Propellants Use
Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Blasting Reports
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Date Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Blasting Reports 1991 Caulder, Workman: Blasting for Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation 1987 Bauer, Caulder, Workman: Blasting as an AML Reclamation Method Volume 1;
Volumne 2
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Blasting Dissertations and Theses (from our upcoming professionals)
International Blasting Reports
Mine Gases and Dust
GPS
Excel Tools
Public Relations
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Date Public Relations 2007 ISEE 2007: Public Meetings Guide (zip file) 2005 ISEE: PR at the Doorstep, Part 1;
Part 2;
Part 3 (contact the author for imbedded videos)
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