Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Coal Legislation Wins Senate Committee Approval
KENTUCKY...
Kentucky coal company officials are urging lawmakers to pass legislation to increase the fees for mining permit applications. The legislation, which would cost coal companies an additional $800,000 a year, won approval Tuesday from the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee after clearing the House last month. The legislation would be used to help pay operational costs of the Kentucky Division of Mine Permits. Larry Arnett, Kentucky Natural Resources Deputy Commissioner, says the coal industry recognizes the need to increase staffing to speed up the processing of permits.
Kentucky coal company officials are urging lawmakers to pass legislation to increase the fees for mining permit applications. The legislation, which would cost coal companies an additional $800,000 a year, won approval Tuesday from the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee after clearing the House last month. The legislation would be used to help pay operational costs of the Kentucky Division of Mine Permits. Larry Arnett, Kentucky Natural Resources Deputy Commissioner, says the coal industry recognizes the need to increase staffing to speed up the processing of permits.
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