Please submit a COMPLETED application to the address below no later than TWO WEEKS prior to the examination date.
LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT AVAILABLE SESSION.
APPLICATIONS THE DAY OF THE SESSION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Applications for the June 13, 14 and 15, 2012 Session must be received by May 30, 2012.

Seating may be limited. Applications may be returned or scheduled for a later session upon reaching seating capacity.

Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Mining Programs
Division of Permitting and Compliance
P.O. Box 8461
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8461

Our street address for overnight mail is:

Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Mining Programs
Division of Permitting and Compliance
Attn: Rick Lamkie
400 Market Street, 5th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17105

 

A completed application includes: a notarized application, notarized letter verifying at least one year of experience under a licensed blaster, and a $100 check or money order made payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Each presentation will consist of two 8-hour days of training, to include, but not limited to, the following: Discussion and clarification of new and existing blasting regulations. Instruction on calculations regarding scaled distance, electric blasting and blast design. Instruction on proper use of seismic instruments. Discussion of various explosive materials, blast initiation systems, and blasting machines. Instruction in the requirement and proper use of forms and reports as required by regulations.

Applicants may take a written examination for blasters' license in any one of the following categories: Category Minimum Passing Grade General Blasting 90% Demolition Blasting 90% Surface Mining 80% Trenching and Construction 80% Limited 80% Starting Times The hours for each training session will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The hours for examination will be from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Each applicant should bring a scientific calculator, and must bring a photo identification card. Confirmation for each training session will be mailed to each applicant. 2012 Continuing Education Classes Scheduled: June 8, 2012 and July 20, 2012 in Titusville, PA - Contact Rick Tallini at 419-578-9644 June 26, 2012 ISEE at Holiday Inn, Grantville, PA - Contact ISEE at this link: June 27, 2012 in Plainfield, PA - Contact James Shuster at 717-776-6297 email office@blastncs.com July 9, 2012 DMS Safety Services at Grampian, PA - For more informatin click on this link: July 17, 2012 in York, PA and July 19, 2012 in Wilkes-Barre PA - Contact Larry Scneider at 859-312-0625. Questions? Call 717-783-9592