Steeper fines sought in Ky. for 2 coal companies

Bloomberg.com reports that Kentucky lobby groups are demanding higher payment from International Coal Group(NYSE:ICO) and Frasure Creek Mining for violations of the Clean Water Act.

The story is quoted as saying:

The groups allege the companies falsified water quality reports that were submitted to the state over a two-year period. They also allege lax enforcement by state officials in charge of monitoring the reports.

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