KRS 211.854: Monitoring radiation in discharges into rivers -- Report of violations to

United States attorney.

(1) The Cabinet for Health and Family Services may monitor the radiation in discharges

into rivers along the Kentucky border from all nuclear power plant s located on

either side of such rivers for the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the

citizens of the Commonwealth. Monitoring may be conducted on a continuous

basis.

(2) If there is evidence that the effluent standards applicable to any nuc lear power

facility are not being properly and expeditiously enforced, the Attorney General

shall report such violations to the United States attorney for appropriate action or

bring an action of mandamus against the appropriate enforcement agency.