Natural Resources & Environmental Protection Cabinet v. Cricket Coal Co.

VANCE, Justice.

A notice of noncompliance was issued to the appellees pursuant to K.R.S. 350.130 and the administrative regulations promulgated thereunder. The notice was coupled with an order demanding correction of the violations listed in the notice. The notice was served by mail as is provided by statute.

When the violations listed were not corrected within the time specified, a notice of preliminary hearing was forwarded to the appellees by registered mail to the addresses furnished by appellees in their application for a permit. These registered letters were returned to the Cabinet marked…