(1) A blasting operation within a quarry whose property lines are 500 feet or less from a natural gas pipeline or metering or regulation station requires written approval by the Department, pursuant to St. 2014, c. 149, ยง 7. The Department may designate such approval to the Division.
(2) A written request for such approval shall be tendered to the Division prior to the blasting operation in a manner deemed necessary and appropriate by the Department.
(3) After receiving written approval, and prior to any blasting operation, a blaster shall provide further notice of the blasting operation to the Division in a manner deemed appropriate and necessary by the Department.
Amended by Mass Register Issue 1402, eff. 10/18/2019.