Yearly Archives: 2015
OZONE SEASON AND THE OPEN BURN BAN
POV
April 28, 2015
It was a great weekend for a bonfire, especially since the seasonal burn ban at my house starts May 1. Most materials are illegal to burn. The Division for Air Quality can impose fines of up to $25,000 per day per violation of the law. According to KY Title 401 KAR 63:005, some open burning […]
You’re Invited to KAM’s Energy Conference
POV
April 23, 2015
Is your facility looking for ways be more energy efficient? Join SMG on May 13th and 14th at the annual Kentucky Association of Manufacturers’ Energy Conference to learn about energy efficiency, reliability and affordability. Included in the program are insights from Governor Steve Beshear, Dr. Len Peters, and the 2015 Gubernatorial Candidates. In addition, SMG […]
PRETREATMENT PROGRAM – TYPES OF INDUSTRIAL USERS
POV
April 23, 2015
For those of you following along, I update my blog on a monthly basis and discuss various aspects of Kentucky’s Pretreatment Program. You can see previous entries here. In this installment, I will discuss types of Industrial Users subject to Pretreatment Standards and Limits. Significant Industrial User (SIU) is defined as any of the following: An Industrial […]
KY Division of Water to Hold Listening Sessions for 2015 Triennial Review
POV
April 20, 2015
The Clean Water Act requires the Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) to conduct a comprehensive review of the state water quality standards at 401 KAR Chapter 10 every three years. This Triennial Review provides an opportunity for input from all interested parties, including members of the public. As part of the 2015 Triennial Review, DOW […]
Grant Money Available to Kentucky Municipalities
POV
April 9, 2015
Finding money to repair and/or upgrade infrastructure in order to meet new regulatory requirements can be tough for municipalities. One potential source of funding that should be considered is grants made through Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act, which addresses nonpoint source pollution. Funding is provided by the EPA to the state and can […]