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`P�,IfORN�9 <br /> California Ground Water Association <br /> o • 1017 L Street, PMB #312 • Sacramento, CA 95814 • <br /> GyaWATE�'� <br /> Explosive Destruction Standard <br /> I. Background: <br /> a. The water well industry in California is familiar with the dictate of DWR Bulletin <br /> 74-81/90 for water well destruction procedures. Bulletin 74-81/90 does not <br /> specifically cover explosive uses for water well destruction procedures. This draft <br /> standard is intended to dictate how explosives should be used and by whom they <br /> should be used during water well destruction procedures. This standard will cover <br /> conventional water well destruction and monitoring well destruction. <br /> II. Required Licensing for Purchase,Possession,Storage and Use of Explosive Materials in <br /> California: <br /> a. A current and in good standing Federal Explosives License (FEL)issued and <br /> regulated by the Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco,Firearms,and Explosives (ATF). <br /> b. A current and in good standing California Blasting License with Water Well Services <br /> Endorsement or superseding endorsement issued and regulated by the Occupational <br /> Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). <br /> c. A current and in good standing Certificate of Eligibility issued and regulated by <br /> California Department of Justice (DOJ). <br /> d. Local Permits: <br /> i. Most Counties have permits required for possession and use of explosives <br /> within their County Limits. These permits are usually issued by the Sheriff <br /> Department or Fire Department. <br /> ii. Some Cities have a Fire Permit that is required for possession and use of <br /> explosive materials within the City Limits. <br /> III. Required Licensing for Transportation of Explosive Materials: <br /> a. A current and in good standing Motor Carrier Permit issued and regulated by the <br /> Department of Transportation (DOT). <br /> b. A current and in good standing Hazmat Transportation License issued and regulated <br /> by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). <br /> IV. Documentation Provided by Blasting Company: <br /> a. Blasting plan outlining intended blasting operation for each specific well. <br /> i. The blast plan should include at a minimum: <br /> 1. Blasting company name <br /> 2. Blasting company contact information <br /> 3. Blaster name <br /> 4. Well name or defining number <br /> 5. Well location <br /> 6. Well construction details when available <br /> 7. Blasting design showing intended perforation intervals <br /> AUTHOR TYLOR MCMILLAN <br />