mining · Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement · KY · Published 1995-07-28 · Effective 1995-07-28 · 60 FR 38682
Document
Document number
95-18581
Federal Register citation
60 FR 38682
CFR reference
30 CFR 917
Type
Rule
Action
Notice of decision.
Category
mining
Sub-agency
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
State
KY
Publication date
1995-07-28
Effective date
1995-07-28
Abstract
OSM is announcing its decision on initial enforcement of underground coal mine subsidence control and water replacement requirements in Kentucky. Amendments to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) and the implementing Federal regulations require that underground coal mining operations conducted after October 24, 1992: promptly repair or compensate for subsidence- caused material damage to noncommercial buildings and to occupied dwellings and related structures, and promptly replace drinking, domestic, and residential water supplies that have been adversely affected by underground coal mining. After consultation with Kentucky and consideration of public comments, OSM has decided that initial enforcement in Kentucky will be accomplished through State and OSM enforcement.