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Court approves Phase 1 (50%) bond release for former Bluegrass Mining haul road permit
Summary
The Surface Mine Committee recommended and the court approved a 50% Phase 1 bond release for permit HC-851-7009, increment 2, covering the main haul road system for the former Bluegrass Mining operations in Hebbardsville.
Henderson County Fiscal Court on Aug. 26 approved a Phase 1 bond release equal to 50% for mining permit HC-851-7009, increment 2. County Engineer Nick Stallings reported the Surface Mine Committee recommended the release; the permit covers the main haul road system for the former Bluegrass Mining operations in Hebbardsville. Magistrate Southard moved to approve the Phase 1 bond release; Magistrate Tompkins seconded. A voice vote was held with all voting in favor and the motion carried. Why it matters: bond releases reduce the financial assurance held to guarantee reclamation and maintenance; such releases typically follow inspections or completion of specified work required by permitting authorities. Details: the minutes identify the release as Phase 1 (50%) for permit HC-851-7009, increment 2 and note the permitcovers the haul road system for former Bluegrass Mining in Hebbardsville. The record does not include inspection reports, conditions of release or a roll-call vote.
