[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 30, Volume 1]
[Revised as of July 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 30CFR56.6101]

[Page 269]
 
                       TITLE 30--MINERAL RESOURCES
 
  CHAPTER I--MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
 
PART 56--SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS--SURFACE METAL AND NONMETAL MINES--Table of Contents
 
                          Subpart E--Explosives
 
Sec. 56.6101  Areas around explosive material storage facilities.

    (a) Areas surrounding storage facilities for explosive material 
shall be clear of rubbish, brush, dry grass, and trees for 25 feet in 
all directions, except that live trees 10 feet or taller need not be 
removed.
    (b) Other combustibles shall not be stored or allowed to accumulate 
within 50 feet of explosive material. Combustible liquids shall be 
stored in a manner that ensures drainage will occur away from the 
explosive material storage facility in case of tank rupture.