BLASTING PLAN

SHALLOW BEDROCK BLASTING PLAN

2011 - Dominion's "Appalchian gateway Project"

 Approximately 72.3 miles (66.3 percent) of the proposed pipeline routes would
cross areas of shallow bedrock (see section 2.1.2) that may require blasting or some other special construction techniques during construction. 

Dominion has stated that blasting operations would be conducted to control energy release and protect personnel and property in the vicinity of the blast zone. 

Charges would be kept to the minimum required to break up the rock, and the release of charges would be timed to stagger the blasts. 

Mats of heavy steel mesh or other materials would be used, as necessary, to
prevent the scattering of rock and debris.

Dominion has prepared a Blasting Plan to minimize the effects of blasting 
and ensure safety during blasting operations. 

All blasting techniques would comply with federal, state and local regulations governing the safe storage, handling, firing, and disposal of explosive materials. 


Source: 2.1.2 Blasting