AG: No Criminal Charges in East KY Landfill Case

Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear says his office found insufficient evidence to seek criminal charges in the disposal of radioactive waste at an Appalachian landfill.

Beshear's announcement caps his office's four-month investigation into the presence of low-level nuclear waste at Blue Ridge Landfill in Estill County.

Though his office determined it could not pursue criminal charges, Beshear said Friday he believes civil damages could be pursued against the company accused of hauling the waste.

The state Cabinet for Health and Family Services said Friday it plans to impose significant civil penalties over the disposal. It said tests indicate no immediate threat to public health.

The landfill owner has said it was unaware of any dumping of radioactive waste.