The Division administers drug testing of all miners as a condition of certification. A database is maintained on the status of those miners whose certifications have been revoked as a result of testing positive for drugs. The Division provides administrative oversight of the Kentucky Mining Board.

Federal Law 30 CFR, Section 49, requires mine rescue teams to be stationed within one hour of each active coal mine and to be trained and knowledgeable about each mine the team covers. The Commonwealth, through the Division of Mine Safety and Licensing, provides state-sponsored mine rescue teams to help Kentucky's mines comply with this federal regulation.

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