KRS 350.430: Explosives.

The permittee or operator shall:

(1) Provide adequate advance written notice to local governments and residents who

might be affected by the use of such explosives by publication of the planned

blasting schedule in a newspaper of general circulation in the locality and by

mailing a copy of th e proposed blasting schedule to every resident living within

one-half (1/2) mile of the proposed blasting site and by providing daily notice to

resident/occupiers in the areas prior to any blasting;

(2) Maintain for a period of at least three (3) years and make available for public

inspection upon request a log detailing the location of the blasts, the pattern and

depth of the drill holes, the amount of explosives used per hole, and the order and

length of delay in the blasts;

(3) Limit the type of explosiv es and detonating equipment, the size, the timing and

frequency of blasts based upon the physical conditions of the site so as to prevent

injury to persons, damage to public and private property outside the permit area,

adverse impacts on any underground m ine, and change in the course, channel, or

availability of ground or surface water outside the permit area;

(4) Require that all blasting operations be conducted by trained and competent persons

as certified by the Department for Natural Resources; and

(5) Provide that upon the request of a resident or owner of a man -made dwelling or

structure within one -half (1/2) mile of any portion of the permitted area the

applicant or permittee shall conduct a preblasting survey of the structures and

submit the survey to the cabinet and a copy to the resident or owner making the

request. The area of the survey shall be decided by the cabinet and shall include

such provisions as the cabinet shall promulgate.

(6) Penalties for violations of this section are those set forth in KRS 350.990.