To make the state program no more stringent than the federal program, effective October
1, 1984, the cabinet shall, within thirty (30) days of publication of final rulemaking in the Federal Register, promulgate those regulations that are consistent with and no less effective than the federal regulations promulgated pursuant to Public Law 95-87, the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 and by having such regulations in full force and effect within sixty (60) days thereafter unless a public hearing is requested. In the event a public hearing is held, the regulations shall be implemented within thirty (30) days after the hearing.

Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 350.069

  • Cabinet: means the Energy and Environment Cabinet. See Kentucky Statutes 350.010
  • Federal: refers to the United States. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
  • Reclamation: means the reconditioning of the area affected by surface coal mining operations under a plan approved by the cabinet. See Kentucky Statutes 350.010
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010

Effective: July 13, 1984.
History: Created 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 190, sec. 1, effective July 13, 1984.