The Water Supply Replacement Program (WSRP) focuses on protecting, repairing, replacing, constructing, or enhancing facilities relating to water supply, including water distribution facilities and treatment plants, to replace water supplies adversely affected by historic coal mining practices. These community cooperation projects are funded through allocations in the reauthorization of the AML program established in SMCRA and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The WSRP is not an individual assistance program; however, it allows the local government or the representing Water Utility District to apply for assistance where historic mining has impacted potable water.
General WSRP Information:
- A County Judge Executive, an official representing a Water Utility District, or another relevant entity submits a WSRP Application to the Division of Abandoned Mine Lands (DAML) to Deanne Hagedorn requesting that DAML fund a waterline extension/supply project to a specific area within the applicant’s jurisdiction.
- There are no deadlines for applications.
- Projects are prioritized and approved when funding is available.
- A connection to historic pre-law mining (that which ceased prior to May 18, 1982), is required for eligibility.
- If an area is considered post-law (predominantly mined for coal after May 18, 1982), then the area is typically considered ineligible for AML funds.
- A groundwater survey must be completed by AML staff to compare the mine history results with the water quality in the proposed area.
- KYDAML may act as a partner in funding projects for system wide improvements. Expenditures for these type of projects are typically based on the amount of AML customers (residents previously and currently served by AML water replacement funding).
- Prior to construction all projects must receive an Authorization to Proceed (ATP) from OSMRE.
Appendices for Memorandum of Agreements for Abandoned Mine Lands Water Supply Restoration Projects (WSRP)
Kentucky AML-funded WSRP projects are governed by Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) between the Commonwealth of Kentucky/Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC)/Division of Abandoned Mine Lands (the Commonwealth) and the Subrecipient of the federal grant funds. These MOAs include a unique appendices used only for WSPR projects. A link to the appropriate appendices is referenced in the MOA and Subrecipients are required to access their appropriate Appendices here.
Appendices Forms
Appendix A - Contractor Subcontractor Information Form
Appendix B - Campaign Finance Law Compliance Form
Appendix C - Request For Payment (RFP) Form
Appendix D - 29 CFR 5.5 (Updated 2-26-2024)
Appendix E - WDLBAML Monthly Report Form
Appendix F - Monthly WSRP Grantee Budget Report
Appendix G - Coal Industry Employee Certification Form
Appendix H - WDLBAML Summary Evaluation Form
Appendix I - AML Davis Bacon Handbook
Appendix I.a. - Conformance Form SF 1444
Appendic I.b. - Rate in Effect
Appendix I.c. - WH 347
Appendix I.d. - No Work Statement
Appendix I.e. - Posters WH 1321
Appendix I.f. - Interview Form
Appendix I.g. - Form AML 001 Report of Compliance DBA
Appendix I.h. - DBA Compliance Checklist
Appendix J - AML BABA Handbook
Appendix J.a. - Form AML 002 Report of Compliance BABA
Appendix J.b. - Form AML 003 Certificate of Compliance BABA
Additional Forms
Waterline Supply Replacement Application
MOA Information
Information
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For more information or questions please contact:
Deanne Hagedorn (deanne.hagedorn@ky.gov)
Division of Abandoned Mine Lands
3rd Floor State Office Building
85 State Police Road
London, KY 40741-9011
(606) 330-2085 - Office (606) 330-2102 - Fax