Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program Grant Workshop Planned

The Kentucky Division of Abandoned Mine Lands (DAML) will host an online workshop for those interested in applying for a grant through the Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization (AMLER) program. The workshop will be held via Microsoft Teams on January 31, 2023, at 9 a.m. Eastern time. Anyone interested in applying for an AMLER grant in 2023 is encouraged to attend.

Each year, the division facilitates the distribution of federal funded AMLER grants, which can be applied toward economic and community development projects with correlation to historic, AML eligible, mine sites. Because of the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) – also known as the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act – the division anticipates additional grant funding may be available in 2023.

The application period for 2023 grants will be open January 5-April 5, 2023.

Workshop topics will include:

• Introduction to the AMLER program & grant process
• Review of the 2023 AMLER program application process
• Discussion of winning qualities in an application packet
• Examples of previously selected grants
• Expectations of grant recipients
• Q&A focused on the application process and grant ideas

Register for the workshop at https://bit.ly/AMLERGrantWorkshop.  

AMLER staff also will be available for one-on-one discussion at our regional offices on the below dates.  
February 15, 2023 at 101 Bulldog Lane, Hazard, KY
March 7, 2023 at 85 State Police Road, London, KY
March 21, 2023 at 3140 South Lake Drive, Suite 6, Prestonsburg, KY

For additional information, visit https://eec.ky.gov/Natural-Resources/Mining/Abandoned-Mine-Lands/Pages/AMLER_Program.aspx or contact SamanthaM.Johnson@ky.gov or Jordan.Montgomery@ky.gov.

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The Kentucky Division of Oil and Gas to hold Virtual Meeting with Well-Plugging Contractors June 1

Meeting will focus on the upcoming federally funded orphan well-plugging program

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 24, 2022) – The Kentucky Division of Oil and Gas (KDOG) will hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday, June 1 at 2 p.m. EST to outline the requirements and Finance Cabinet RFP procedures for contractor participation in the upcoming orphan well-plugging program funded through the Federal Infrastructure Act.

The Division of Oil and Gas is in the process of applying for more than $100 million through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to address the orphan well issue in the commonwealth. The program’s goal will be to address the areas of greatest need, the sites with the most impact on citizen health and on the air, soil, surface, and groundwater resources.

All contractors who are looking to submit bids under this program are encouraged to attend this informational meeting.

To attend virtually: Please join the meeting from a computer, tablet or smartphone: https://meet.goto.com/919774181
You can also dial in using a phone: United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 919-774-181
If you have questions about connecting to the videoconference, please contact Danielle Crosman at 502-782-6590.

Agenda:

1. Call to order
2. PowerPoint detailing requirements and Finance Cabinet RFP procedures for contractor participation in the upcoming orphan well plugging program.
3. Q&A (time permitting)
4. Adjournment

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Kentucky Division of Abandoned Mine Lands Offers Workshops for Contractors

Online and in-person workshops available in June

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 24, 2022) – The Division of Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) is hosting three free workshops for those contractors interested in bidding on reclamation, revitalization, or abatement projects. The workshops will be held:

June 9, 2022 online via Microsoft Teams

June 14, 2022 in-person London AML Field Office, 3rd Floor State Office Building, 85 State Police Road London, KY 40741

June 21, 2022 in-person Prestonsburg AML Field Office 3140 South Lake Drive, Suite 6 Prestonsburg, KY 41653

Topics will include:
• Introduction to the Kentucky Division of Abandoned Mine Lands
• How to register with the commonwealth as a contractor
• Online plan room – How to view active project solicitations
• Online plan room – How to register with the state plan room
• The bidding process
• Required bid documents
• Contractor expectations and responsibilities

Register at: https://forms.gle/PHS6B7kV1iut5ZTe8

For information regarding the workshops, project types and general scope of work involved, visit https://bit.ly/KY_AML 

Questions? Contact an AML team member below:
SamanthaM.Johnson@ky.gov or James.Cable@ky.gov ###

Kentucky Division of Abandoned Mine Lands Offers Workshops for Contractors

Online and in-person workshops in June

The Division of Abandoned Mine Lands is hosting three free workshops for those interested in bidding on projects. The workshops will be held:

June 9, 2022 online
via Microsoft Teams

June 14, 2022 in-person
London AML Field Office,
3rd Floor State Office Building, 85 State Police Road
London, KY 40741

June 21, 2022 in-person
Prestonsburg AML Field Office
3140 South Lake Drive, Suite 6
Prestonsburg, KY 41653

Topics will include:
• What is the Kentucky Division of Abandoned Mine Lands (KDAML)?
• How to register with the commonwealth as a contractor
• Online planroom – How to view active project solicitations
• Online planroom – how to register with the state planroom
• The bidding process
• Required bid documents
• KDAML contractor expectations and responsibilities

Register at: https://forms.gle/PHS6B7kV1iut5ZTe8

For information regarding the project types and general scope of work involved, visit https://bit.ly/KY_AML

Questions? Contact an AML team member below:
SamanthaM.Johnson@ky.gov or
James.Cable@ky.gov

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