KRS 353.419: Application notice requirements.

(1) Public notice of an application for a Class VI well permit under KRS 353.411 to

353.459 shall allow at least thirty (30) days for public comment.

(2) The cabinet shall send the public notice to the applicant, who shall be responsible

for publication of the notice pursuant to KRS Chapter 424 within thirty (30) days

prior to the submission of an application. Upon publication, the applicant shall send

the cabinet a copy of the certificate of publication. The cost of publication shall be

borne by the applicant.

(3) Notice of an application for a Class VI well permit shall be served on each mineral

lessee, mineral owner, and pore space owner with a legal interest in the property or

properties that involves the sequestration reservoir, and adjoining surface and

mineral owners of record.

(4) Service of individual notices required by this section shall be through personal

service, by registered mail, or by any method of delivery that requires a receipt or

signature confirmation.

(5) Service of any unknown or missing owners shall be deemed to have occurred,

provided that the sequestration operator has complied with this section and KRS

353.449.

(6) The cabinet may hold a public hearing at its discretion if a hearing may assist in

clarifying one (1) or more issues invol ved in the Class VI well permit decision. If a

public hearing is held, notice of the hearing shall be provided in the same manner as

set forth in subsection (2) of this section.