Hi Robert, I don`t know about the other counties but I do know the coal company posts in the Licking Valley Courier but it`s very important that each family member check into this before their loved one passes away. Connie -----Original Message----- From: Robert Carneal USA <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sat, 29 Nov 2008 2:57 pm Subject: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Strip mining questions I am not trying to start an argument, but I am curious. I *think* the law states that reclamation is mandatory. Whether they follow that or not, that is a different matter. I do have a question. Are the mining companies required to give you upon request (they can ask what you plan to do with the information, explain that you are familial descendent. Obviously, they don't want to help you sue against them, so they can ask why you want the information.) what they plan to do? Including blasting, cutting, etc? Then you can use that information yourself and trace on a map where those would occur, and see if it touches the cemetery / graveyards? I *think* they are required to file with the state, perhaps you can get a copy of it from the state? Anyone know? I also *thought* they had to present, also upon request, what they expect the land to look like after reclamation, showing creeks, lakes, anything they preserve or put in, and you can examine that as well. Is that correct? Thanks. Robert ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thanks to all you cousins who have replied to my question. I truly appreciate your kindness. I am forwarding these replies to my sister who owns the land. If anybody gets any other info, please send it my way. Ada Wilson Kent Worthington, OH

Robert All strip mines must post a reclamation bonds and the only way they get this money (Bonds) back is to follow their reclamtion plan which is filed with the Ky State Reclamtion office. Depending on were you live they have a locale office there or you can call them in Frankfort.You can file a open records request for the information you are wanting.The coal company itself does not have to comply with a open reecords request. As far as the blasting and other request file a open records request with the MSAH office and they will make that information avaible to you. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 8:58 AM Subject: Re: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Strip mining questions > Hi Robert, > I don`t know about the other counties but I do know the coal company posts > in the Licking Valley Courier but it`s very important that each family > member check into this before their loved one passes away. > Connie > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Robert Carneal USA <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Sat, 29 Nov 2008 2:57 pm > Subject: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Strip mining questions > > > > I am not trying to start an argument, but I am curious. > > I *think* the law states that reclamation is mandatory. Whether they > follow that or not, that is a different matter. > > I do have a question. Are the mining companies required to give you > upon request (they can ask what you plan to do with the information, > explain that you are familial descendent. Obviously, they don't want > to help you sue against them, so they can ask why you want the > information.) what they plan to do? Including blasting, cutting, > etc? Then you can use that information yourself and trace on a map > where those would occur, and see if it touches the cemetery / > graveyards? I *think* they are required to file with the state, > perhaps you can get a copy of it from the state? Anyone know? > > I also *thought* they had to present, also upon request, what they > expect the land to look like after reclamation, showing creeks, > lakes, anything they preserve or put in, and you can examine that as > well. Is that correct? > > Thanks. > > Robert > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body > of > the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >