SB286

AN ACT relating to natural resources.

Introduced·2/27/26
Bill Text

Kentucky SB286 amends natural resource regulations to address liability for surface mining reclamation.

Kentucky SB286 amends the Kentucky Revised Statutes to direct the Energy and Environment Cabinet to create regulations on liability for surface mining reclamation. These regulations will address the responsibility of surface mining permittees when reclamation is disturbed by parties or forces not controlled by the permittee, such as acts of God, oil and gas operations, loggers, recreational vehicles, and trespassers. The bill also outlines procedures for transferring liability for reclamation to a party who will make a post-mining use of the land.

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History

Feb 27

Senate

introduced in Senate

Feb 27

Senate

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