OSMProposed Rule
Kentucky Regulatory Program
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Summary
The federal government is proposing changes to how Kentucky regulates coal mining and related activities on the land. The Office of Surface Mining is asking the public for feedback on these new rules before they become final, with comments due by December 18, 2025.
Key Points
- 1This is a proposed rule, meaning it's not final yet and the public has until December 18, 2025 to submit comments
- 2The regulation affects Kentucky's coal mining industry and how surface mining operations are overseen in the state
- 3The Office of Surface Mining (OSM), a federal agency, is working with Kentucky to update mining regulations
- 4Kentucky residents and businesses involved in mining should review the full rule details if they want to provide feedback
- 5After the comment period ends, OSM will review all feedback before deciding whether to approve the rule as written, modify it, or reject it
Key Dates
Published
November 17, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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