Kentucky Administrative Regulations
Title 405 - ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT CABINET - DEPARTMENT FOR NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 18 - Performance Standards for Underground Mining Activities
Section 405 KAR 18:030 - Signs and markers
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, March 1, 2024
RELATES TO: KRS 350.151, 350.200, 350.430, 350.465
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS Chapter 350 in pertinent part requires the cabinet to promulgate rules and administrative regulations establishing performance standards for protection of people and property, land, water and other natural res, and aesthetic values, during underground mining activities and for restoration and reclamation of surface areas affected by underground mining activities. This administrative regulation sets forth location and informational requirements for signs and markers at mine access points, perimeters of surface operations, stream buffer zones, surface blasting areas, and topsoil storage areas.
Section 1. Specifications. Signs and markers required under this chapter shall:
Section 2. Duration of Maintenance. Signs and markers shall be maintained during all activities to which they pertain.
Section 3. Mine and Permit Identification Signs.
Section 4. Perimeter Markers. The perimeter of all areas to be affected by surface operations or facilities shall be clearly marked before the beginning of mining activities.
Section 5. Buffer Zone Markers. Buffer zones required by 405 KAR 18:060, Section 9 shall be clearly marked to prevent disturbance by surface operations and facilities.
Section 6. Blasting Signs. Permittees shall:
Section 7. Topsoil Markers. Where topsoil or other vegetation supporting material is segregated and stockpiled as required under 405 KAR 18:050, Section 3, the stockpiled material shall be clearly marked.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 350.028, 350.151, 350.200, 350.465