Monday, March 15, 2010

 

Coal Bill Passes Senate

KENTUCKY....
The Kentucky Senate voted 33-0 Monday to pass House Bill 283, a bill that would increase the fees paid by coal companies when applying for mining permits. Under current law, companies pay a fee of $375 for the applications, but the legislation would set new fees ranging from $750 to $2,500 for each application, depending on whether the companies are looking to expand a mining operation or open a new one. The bill is being supported by coal company officials who know the additional revenue would help hire more staffers to speed up the permitting process.





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