Iowa Admin. Code r. 27-40.81 - Permanent regulatory program requirements-standards for certification of blasters

The following is incorporated by reference: 30 CFR Part 850, as in effect on July 1, 2010, with the following exceptions:

(1) Amend 30 CFR 850.15 by adding paragraph (f) as follows:

(f) Reciprocal certification.

(1) The division may issue an Iowa blaster certificate to a qualified applicant who holds a valid blaster's certification granted by the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE).

(2) The division may issue an Iowa blaster certificate through reciprocity to a qualified applicant that holds a valid State blaster's certification granted by a State regulatory authority under OSMRE approved blaster certification and regulatory program.

(3) A reciprocal blaster's certification issued in Iowa will expire on the same date as the expiration of the original State's certification. Renewal will be by reexamination.

(4) Blaster's certification from other states will not be honored or recognized in Iowa except by reciprocal issuance as outlined in this rule. Blasters from states without OSMRE approved blaster certification may become certified in Iowa by passing the Iowa certification test.

(2) Delete 30 CFR 850.10.

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Iowa Admin. Code r. 27-40.81

ARC 9575B, IAB 6/29/11, effective 8/3/11