# Pennsylvania Regulatory Program
> **Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement** · Final rule; approval of Amendment. · Published 2008-12-01 · Effective 2008-12-01 · 73 FR 72717
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-28445
- **Category:** mining
- **Sub-agency:** Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
- **State:** PA
- **Federal Register citation:** 73 FR 72717
- **CFR reference:** 30 CFR 938
- **Publication date:** 2008-12-01
- **Effective date:** 2008-12-01
- **Interior docket:** PA-148-FOR
## Abstract

We are approving an amendment to the Pennsylvania regulatory program (the Pennsylvania program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). The revisions relate to blasting for the development of shafts for underground mines and to blasting regulations in 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87, 88, 89, and 210.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/12/01/E8-28445/pennsylvania-regulatory-program)
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