(i) is twenty-one (21) years of age or older;

(ii) is a high school graduate or its equivalent;

(iii) is certified by the Department as having met the minimum training requirements of Regulation 13-(e) herein; and

(iv) has two (2) years experience in blasting or drilling operations under the direct supervision of someone qualified and certified to perform blasting in Arkansas; or has an engineering degree; or has two (2) years experience supervising blasting operations and the work of those performing blasting in a state other than Arkansas.

(i) The educational requirement of Regulation 13-(d)(1) (ii) and the experience requirement of Regulation 13-(d)(iv) shall not apply to those individuals who on the effective date of these regulations have been regularly performing blasting for a period of five (5) years or more. Such individuals must meet the other requirements of Regulation 13-(d)(1), including certification as having met the minimum training requirements.

(ii) Notwithstanding the provisions of Regulation 13-(d)(1), a person may perform blasting if he/she is certified by the Department as a trainee pursuant to Regulation 13-(g) and is working under the direct supervision of someone qualified and certified to perform blasting in Arkansas.