Kentucky Administrative Regulations Title 805 - ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT CABINET
Here’s an organized overview of Title 805 – Energy and Environment Cabinet in the Kentucky Administrative Regulations (KAR):
🏷️ Title 805 – Structure & Chapters
According to the Kentucky Legislature's KAR portal, Title 805 comprises the following chapters, each updated recently (Spring–Summer 2025) (apps.legislature.ky.gov):
Chapter 001 – Division of Oil & Gas
Chapter 002 – Diesel Equipment
Chapter 003 – Mining Safety Standards
Chapter 004 – Division of Explosives & Blasting
Chapter 005 – Division of Mining
Chapter 007 – Miner Training, Education & Certification
Chapter 008 – Sanctions & Penalties
Chapter 011 – Drugs Workplace Certification
Note: Chapter 009 on Coal Bed Methane was recently repealed (March 17, 2025) (apps.legislature.ky.gov).
📑 Summary by Chapter
Chapter 1 – Division of Oil & Gas
Covers definitions, permitting, well spacing, casing/cementing standards, plugging, gas storage, injection, public liability insurance, and wells’ operation/drilling standards (regulations.justia.com). Key sections include:
805 KAR 1:040 – Prohibits unauthorized use of vacuum pumps on oil-bearing strata (casetext.com).
805 KAR 1:120 – Requires permits for well deepening/operation, transfer protocols, amendment/notification duties for exceeding bonded depths (law.cornell.edu).
Chapter 2 – Diesel Equipment
Deals with standards/regulations governing diesel-powered equipment used in mining and resource operations.
Chapter 3 – Mining Safety Standards
Sets mandatory safety rules for coal and clay surface mining operations—for equipment guards, protective shields, rollover/falling object protection, and safe maintenance operations (apps.legislature.ky.gov).
Chapter 4 – Division of Explosives & Blasting
Establishes licensing, handling, storage, transportation standards, and blasting safety protocols.
Chapter 5 – Division of Mining
Covers mining permit procedures, environmental reclamation obligations, reporting requirements, and site inspections.
Chapter 7 – Miner Training, Education & Certification
Outlines mandatory training programs, certification standards, continuing education, and record‑keeping for mine workers.
Chapter 8 – Sanctions & Penalties
Declares enforcement mechanisms, civil fines, suspensions, and revocation processes for violations under Title 805.
Chapter 11 – Drugs Workplace Certification
Specifies drug testing and certification requirements for workplaces regulated by the Energy & Environment Cabinet.
🔎 Representative Detail: Mining Equipment Safety (Chapter 3)
805 KAR 3:100 addresses equipment safety in surface coal/clay mining. Highlights include:
Mandatory guarding of moving parts (gears, pulleys, belts, sawblades, etc.).
Protective equipment standards: rollover and falling object protection must meet ISO specs; excavators require certified ROPS and FOPS shields.
Operational rules: prohibits work on running equipment without power lockout procedures; delineates safe lubrication/cleaning practices (apps.legislature.ky.gov, regulations.justia.com).
🧭 How to Access & Track Updates
Official KAR Portal (Kentucky LRC) hosts full text by chapter with update dates (apps.legislature.ky.gov).
Third-party sites (e.g., Cornell LII, Justia) provide summaries/comparisons (law.cornell.edu)—but always cross-check using government sources.
Regulations are updated quarterly; check those update timestamps for the latest effective version (law.cornell.edu).
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