1. R Waves are not codified in the TCA Anywhere; despite their potential danger.

2. Large amounts of Geology research never makes it to the blasting manuals that blasters use.

3. Blasters in TN are under no obligation to follow any seismograph installation standards. The ISEE is very clear on how to install a seismograph.

4. On Average in 2008, hundreds of blasts happen every *day* across Tennessee.

5. The Fire Marshall works for the Department of Commerce and Insurance. This is not an Engineering Department. In our opinion this appears to be a conflict of interest.

6. R waves, S waves, and P waves all impact the environment differently.

7. In Europe they have developed a product called NONEX click here to learn more. NONEX does not explode in the ground, but rather expands rapidly and crushes the rock. This allows development to occur with out the potentially harmful R,S, or P waves.

8. Most modern seismographs used in the field are now digital.
To see why this is a problem click here. Hint: it is the same problem that you get with electronic voting machines. The similarities are huge.
There is no oversight to ensure that the data being recorded by these machines is not tampered with. We are unaware of any audit trail.

9. As Per the TCA:
0780-2-21-.03 LICENSURE OF EXHIBITORS; CERTIFICATION OF OPERATORS.
Requirements for licensure as an exhibitor are those at T.C.A §§ 68-104-102 and 68-104-204.
(1)
(2) An applicant for certification as an outdoor fireworks display operator shall:
(a) Submit a certification fee of one hundred dollars ($100) (of which twenty ($20) is non-
refundable) with the application form prescribed by the state fire marshal;
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FIREWORKS CHAPTER 0780-2-21
(Rule 0780-2-21-.03, continued)
(b) Pass the examination prescribed by the state fire marshal;
(c) Provide proof satisfactory to the state fire marshal of having worked under competent
supervision on at least three (3) outdoor fireworks displays in the three (3) years
immediately preceding the application.
(3) An applicant for certification as a proximate pyrotechnic display operator shall:
(a) Submit a certification fee of one hundred dollars ($100) (of which twenty ($20) is non-
refundable) with the application form prescribed by the state fire marshal;
(b) Pass the examination prescribed by the state fire marshal;
Provide proof satisfactory to the state fire marshal of having worked under competent
(c)
supervision on at least three (3) proximate pyrotechnic displays in the three (3) years
immediately preceding the application.
(4) An applicant for certification as a flame effect display operator shall:
(a) Submit a certification fee of one hundred dollars ($100) (of which twenty ($20) is non-
refundable) with the application form prescribed by the state fire marshal;
(b) Pass the examination prescribed by the state fire marshal;
(c) Provide proof satisfactory to the state fire marshal of having worked under competent
supervision on at least three (3) flame effect displays in the three (3) years immediately
preceding the application.
(5) If an applicant applies for more than one certification, the applicant may take the examination
for any or all certifications and pay a certification fee of two hundred dollars ($200).
(6) Any application that remains pending for twelve (12) months will expire. Refundable fees
will be refunded if a written request is made to the state fire marshal within six (6) months of
the expiration of the application.
Authority: T. C. A. §§68-102-113, 68-104-102, 68-104-204, 68-104-208, and 68-104-214. Administrative
History: Original rule filed July 23, 2007; effective October 6, 2007.

This states that you must have three years experience and pass a test prescribed by the Fire Marshall. Again the Fire Marshall works for the Department of Commerce and Insurance and *not* Civil Engineering.

10. The average blast hole that we have documented is between 18-25 foot deep and 4 inches in diameter. Typically, there are anywhere from 50 to 300 of such holes detonated at a time, with varying delays. This translates into significant underground and above ground movement.

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