# Pennsylvania Regulatory Program
> **Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement** · Final rule; approval of amendment. · Published 2003-08-15 · 68 FR 48789
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-20916
- **Category:** mining
- **Sub-agency:** Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
- **State:** PA
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 48789
- **CFR reference:** 30 CFR 938
- **Publication date:** 2003-08-15
- **Interior docket:** PA-137-FOR
## Abstract

We are approving an amendment to the Pennsylvania permanent regulatory program (the "Pennsylvania program") under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Pennsylvania proposed to revise its regulations regarding licensing of blasters and the storage, handling and use of explosives. Pennsylvania intends to reorganize and clarify its blasting regulations to reflect the advances in technology and research associated with blasting.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/08/15/03-20916/pennsylvania-regulatory-program)
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