KRS 350.275: Legislative findings and declaration on backstowing and reinjection of coal

processing and coal underground development waste.

(1) The General Assembly finds that:

(a) The backstowing of coal processing and coal underground development waste

is a disposal method which, under appropriate conditions, is authorized under

state and federal coal mining laws;

(b) The state Division of Water and Department for Natural Resources, United

States Environmental Protection Agency, and United States Mine Safety and

Health Administration each have responsibilities under different state and

federal laws relative to any proposal to backstow or reinject coal processing

and coal underground development waste; and

(c) The maximization of coordination of agency review of su ch a proposal is in

the best interest of each agency, the proponent, and the public-at-large.

(2) It is the intent of the General Assembly that the Energy and Environment Cabinet

negotiate improved coordination among state and federal agencies in the revie w of

proposals for backstowing or reinjection of coal processing and coal underground

development waste, consistent with all requirements of KRS Chapters 224 and 350

and other state and federal laws relating to such proposals.