KRS 350.069

To make the state program no more stringent than the federal program, effective October 1, 1984, the cabinet shall, within thirty (30) days of publication of final rulemaking in the Federal Register, promulgate those regulations that are consistent with and no less effective than the federal regulations promulgated pursuant to Public Law 95-87, the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 and by having such regulations in full force and effect within sixty (60) days thereafter unless a public hearing is requested. In the event a public hearing is held, the regulations shall be implemented within thirty (30) days after the hearing.