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Last Modified:  6/27/2009
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What's New?

Brownfield Grants Awarded
 
The Kentucky Brownfield Program has been notified that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a total of $600,000 for three brownfield grants to Kentucky communities. The city of Georgetown received a $200,000 cleanup grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for the former Empire Pencil Factory. In Lexington, Community Ventures Corp. received a $200,000 grant for cleanup activities at 265 Midland Avenue. The Cumberland Valley Area Development District received a $200,000 communitywide assessment grant to inventory, characterize and conduct planning and community involvement related to brownfield sites. 
 
The Kentucky Brownfield Program offers grant support services, including grant writing workshops and grant reviews. A series of grant writing workshops will be held in August for communities and organizations interested in applying for brownfield cleanup, assessment or revolving loan fund grants. For more information on the Kentucky Brownfield Program or EPA grants, e-mail Amanda LeFevre.
 
 
Collection System Certification School Dates Announced. Sign up now!
 
June 29-July 1, 2009  Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park  TCH #6749
Aug. 10-12, 2009      Jenny Wiley SRP                                  TCH #6750
Aug. 24-26, 2009      Rough River SRP                                  TCH #6751
Nov. 9-11, 2009        Frankfort                                           TCH #6762
Dec. 8-10, 2009        Dale Hollow SRP                                  TCH #6322
 
 
Update - Changes to the 2009 Operator Certification Training Schedule
 
The Wastewater Treatment Certification School scheduled for Dec. 8-10, 2009, at Dale Hollow SRP, has been changed to a Collection System Certification School.
 
An additional Surface Water Certification School has been added to the 2009 training schedule for July 27-30, 2009, at Kentucky Dam Village SRP.
 
 
Wastewater Operator Certification Regulations Are Effective!
 
The Certification and Licensing Branch announces that new wastewater operator certification regulations became effective on March 6, 2009. These changes include certification licensing and renewal fee increases. A copy of the revised regulations and updated forms can be obtained at the program's Web site located at www.dca.ky.gov\certification.
 
Wastewater operators may now renew their certifications. Operators are encouraged to renew their license on the certification program's Web site. Renewals submitted online cost 50 percent less than renewals submitted by mail. Be sure to renew by June 30 or a $250 late fee will be assessed.
 
The certification program will also begin offering collection system operator certification exams beginning March 26. We will begin offering collection system operator training in June. Please visit the program's Web site, listed above, or contact our office at 1-800-926-8111 for more information.
 
 
Storm Debris Disposal Guidelines
 
After damage from the ice storm, read this updated Storm Debris Fact Sheet for proper ways to dispose of storm debris.
 
 
2009-10 Dry Cleaners Calendar Available
 
This calendar serves as a guide to assist dry cleaning facilities in tracking required reporting elements and facilitating positive environmental performance. Go to 2009-10 Dry Cleaners Calendar.
 
 
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Title VI


Title VI bans discrimination under programs receiving federal money. How do I get more information about Title VI or file a complaint? Contact the departmental Title VI compliance coordinators or the Office of Administrative and Information Services at 502-564-2042.

Titulo VI prohibiciones de discriminacion bajo programas que reciben dinero federal. Como puedo obtener mas informacion acerca del Titulo VI o poner una queja? La informacion se puede obtener de los coordinadores departamentales del cumplimiento del Titulo VI o de la Oficina Administrativa y Servicios de Informacion. 502-564-2042



 

 
Upcoming Training and Events

July 22 Hazardous Waste Generator Boot Camp

July 28 Fugitive Dust Management Workshop

Sept. 10 Malcolm Pirnie Brownfield Grant Writing Workshop

Sept. 11 Malcolm Pirnie Brownfield Grant Writing Workshop

Oct. 26 Brownfield Grant Review Party 

For more information about these events, go to the Training and Events page.

SNIPS Newsletters
Read the SNIPS Newsletters produced by the Environmental Compliance Assistance Program (ECAP) to provide current information about regulations, environmental issues and opportunities to improve performance, particularly for regulated entities.  
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Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-564-0323 ext 343
Fax: 502-564-9720
E-mail: envhelp@ky.gov