FP-96 English Version - Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division

Section 205.) ROCK BLASTINGDescription205.01 This work consists of fracturing rock and constructing stable final rockcut faces using controlled blasting and production blasting techniques.Controlled blasting uses explosives to form a shear plane in the rock along aspecified backslope. Controlled blasting includes presplitting and cushionblasting.Production blasting uses explosives to fracture rock.Material205.02 Conform to the following Subsection:Explosives and blasting accessories 725.25Construction Requirements205.03 Regulations. Furnish copies or other proof of all applicable permitsand licenses. Comply with Federal, state, and local regulations on the purchase,transportation, storage, and use of explosive material. Federal regulationsinclude the following:(a) Safety and health. OSHA, 29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart U.(b) Storage, security, and accountability. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,and Firearms (BATF), 27 CFR Part 181.(c) Shipment. DOT, 49 CFR Parts 171-179, 390-397.205.04 Blasting Plan. Submit a blasting plan at least 14 days before drillingoperations begin or whenever a change in drilling and blasting procedures isproposed. Include full details of drilling and blasting patterns and the techniquesproposed for controlled and production blasting including provisionsfor loading wet holes.As a minimum, the blasting plan shall contain the following:(a) Maximum dimensions for width, length, and depth of shot.120