7962359, 69A-2.024 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 7962359

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division:

Division of State Fire Marshal

Chapter:

EXPLOSIVES

Overview

RULE:

69A-2.024

Construction Materials Mining Activities

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the rule amendment is to provide additional notice of intended blasting activity to local government. In addition to the written notice required 20 days in advance of the initial blasting activity, written notice must be provided five days in advance of intended blasting activity following permit renewal.

SUMMARY:

The State Fire Marshal has authority to regulate statewide vibration limits relating to the use of explosives in conjunction with commercial mining of limestone and sand suitable for production of construction aggregates, sand, cement, and road base materials. However, the authority is limited to adopting the limits established by the United States Bureau of Mines; therefore, the State Fire Marshal does not retain discretion with regard to setting ground vibration limits. Population growth has resulted in increased concern about ground vibrations. The rule provides additional notice requirements so that people can be prepared for the blasting vibrations.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

552.30, 552.38 FS.

LAW:

552.30, 552.38 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

11/25/2009 Vol. 35/47

COMMENTS:

From 11/25/2009 To 12/16/2009 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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