Ecological and Legal Regime of the Subsoil Use (by the Example of Kuzbass Coal Industry)<bold> </bold>

This article is devoted the problems of legal regulation of subsoil use in the coal industry as an example of legislation of the Russian Federation and the Kemerovo region. The concept of subsoil use, as well as the issues related to subsoil use in the coal industry are disclosed in the paper. The information about the valuation of subsoil plots containing reserves and mineral resources or possessing other utility is analyzed. The proposals on reforming the system of state regulation of subsoil use for the coal industry are given. These measures are aimed at ensuring effective use of subsoil and fair distribution of payments. The legal regulatory framework in this area was also analyzed by the authors.<bold> </bold>