The Kentucky Senate is approving a bill that would allow the coal industry to pollute more bodies of water without getting in trouble with state environmental regulators.
The bill would narrow the definition of “waters of the commonwealth” that are protected by the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet.
This could allow coal companies to pollute more waterways without fear of penalty.
The bill aims to remove restrictions and reduce costs for the coal industry.
The Senate passed the bill overwhelmingly on Friday, and it will now be sent to the House