Section 60. Surface foreman (this certification is for a person whose job duties include overseeing blasting activities)

A. Applicants for certification as a surface foreman shall possess five years mining experience, at least one year at a surface mineral mine, or equivalent work experience approved by the division.

B. Applicants may be given three years credit for a bachelor's degree in mining engineering, mining technology, civil engineering, civil technology or geology, or two years credit for an associate's degree in mining technology or civil technology.

C. Applicants shall possess a valid first aid certificate verifying completion of an approved first aid course.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 12, Issue 08, eff. February 7, 1996; amended, Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 06, eff. January 3, 2014.

Statutory Authority

§ 45.1-161.292:19 of the Code of Virginia.