U.S. Federal and State Cases, Codes, and Articles
Select a tab to search United States Cases, Codes, or Articles
U.S. Federal and State Cases, Codes, and Articles
Select a tab to search United States Cases, Codes, or Articles
Search for cases
Indicates required field
Search by keyword or citation
Indicates required field
Search blogs, article pages, and cases and codes
Indicates required field
Current as of January 01, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
If authorized in the approved mining and reclamation plan and permit, the permittee or operator may create permanent impoundments of water on mining sites as part of reclamation activities only when it is adequately demonstrated that:
(1) The size of the impoundment is adequate for its intended purposes;
(2) The impoundment dam construction will be so designed as to achieve necessary stability with an adequate margin of safety compatible with that of structures constructed under Public Law 83-566 (16 U.S.C. 1006);
(3) The quality of impounded water will be suitable on a permanent basis for its intended use and that discharges from the impoundment will not degrade the water quality below water quality standards established pursuant to applicable federal and state law in the receiving stream;
(4) The level of water will be reasonably stable;
(5) Final grading will provide adequate safety and access for proposed water users; and
(6) The water impoundments will not result in the diminution of the quality or quantity of water utilized by adjacent or surrounding landowners for agricultural, industrial, recreational, or domestic uses.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXVIII. Mines and Minerals § 350.455. Water impoundment on mining site - last updated January 01, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-xxviii-mines-and-minerals/ky-rev-st-sect-350-455/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature or via Westlaw before relying on it for your legal needs.
Response sent, thank you
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw's Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)