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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks Neil and everyone who replied to my question about blasting.
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<p class="MsoNormal">3, 2, 1 ‘’’’ BOOM’’’’<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Mark Archambault, AICP<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Ayer Town Planner<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Angus, Neil<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, August 18, 2021 9:43 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'Heidi Ricci' <hricci@massaudubon.org>; massplanners@masscptc.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Massplanners] Regulation of Blasting and Rock Hammering?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Blasting in MA is regulated by the State Department of Fire Services and local Fire Departments:
<a href="https://www.mass.gov/service-details/blasting-explosives-and-fireworks">
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/blasting-explosives-and-fireworks</a> . 527 CMR 13.09 explains the requirements for a pre-blast analysis, a blast design plan, and pre, during and post blast requirements. There is a good manual for homeowners that outlines
the requirements for blasting as well: <a href="https://www.mass.gov/doc/blasting-for-property-owners/download">
https://www.mass.gov/doc/blasting-for-property-owners/download</a> . Hope this helps!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Neil.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;color:#1F497D">Neil Angus, AICP CEP, LFA, LEED AP<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;color:#1F497D">Environmental Planner<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;color:#1F497D">Devens Enterprise Commission<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;color:#1F497D">33 Andrews Parkway<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;color:#1F497D">Devens, MA 01434<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;color:#1F497D">978.772.8831 x3334<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> MassPlanners <<a href="mailto:massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org">massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org</a>>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Heidi Ricci<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, August 17, 2021 2:22 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:massplanners@masscptc.org">massplanners@masscptc.org</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Massplanners] Regulation of Blasting and Rock Hammering?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks for sharing this info, Dwight.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This has come up in relation to something I’m working on too, although in a more urban environment where damage to adjoining buildings/infrastructure and changes in stormwater/groundwater flow patterns is more the concern as there are no
private wells. Is anyone aware of any guidance or regulatory requirements in MA?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Heidi<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif;color:#2F5496">E. Heidi Ricci
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> MassPlanners <<a href="mailto:massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org">massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org</a>>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Dwight Merriam<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, August 17, 2021 2:06 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Mark Archambault <<a href="mailto:marchambault@ayer.ma.us">marchambault@ayer.ma.us</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:massplanners@masscptc.org">massplanners@masscptc.org</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Massplanners] Regulation of Blasting and Rock Hammering?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Just had a "deep immersion" experience in blasting this last year.... <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">see :<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fportal.ct.gov%2F-%2Fmedia%2FDEEP%2Fsite_clean_up%2Fpotable_water%2FBlasting-Guidance-Dec2019.pdf&data=04%7C01%7Chricci%40massaudubon.org%7C9eb30b7ba29c4bfa405308d961a9c381%7Ce0acbd14d69d4eaa8f027ecff288232f%7C0%7C0%7C637648204614777204%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=QsP4vw%2BlR%2BMg16ihHh4GaVLLXs4JGfzOTwar3BL4y6I%3D&reserved=0">https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DEEP/site_clean_up/potable_water/Blasting-Guidance-Dec2019.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">And with UConn law students in 2010 we developed a model zoning ordinance as a learning exercise. See<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">includes blasting regs at page 239; not definitive, but a start... <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dwight Merriam,FAICP<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Tue, Aug 17, 2021 at 9:33 AM Mark Archambault <<a href="mailto:marchambault@ayer.ma.us">marchambault@ayer.ma.us</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">I’m curious as to whether any towns or cities out there
<b>regulate blasting and rock hammering</b> when development requires the clearing of large areas of ledge.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Here in Ayer, much of the remaining developable land has extensive ledge outcrops and requires blasting to develop.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Besides the usual limits on hours of operation to lessen noise impacts, does anyone have a regulation that covers blasting in more detail?
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Thanks in advance for any assistance anyone can provide.
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