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Area Source Rules Signed
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Air and Radiation announced the signing of area source rules on Dec. 14, 2007, for the following areas:
- Clay Ceramics Manufacturing, Glass Manufacturing and Secondary Nonferrous Metals Processing
- Paint Stripping and Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operations
- Iron and Steel Foundries
- Electric Arc Furnaces
Proposed Rule for Area Source Standards
On March 14, 2008, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provided information about the proposed rule for the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Area Source Standards for Plating and Polishing Operations, which can be found at
http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/area/arearules.html#current.
Brownfield Grants Awarded
The Kentucky Brownfield Program has been notified that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a total of $2 million for 10 brownfield grants to Kentucky communities. Owensboro received three grants for cleanup activities at brownfield sites. Covington received one grant for clean up and two assessment grants to inventory, characterize and conduct planning and community involvement related to brownfield sites. Louisville and Buffalo Trace Area Development District each received one assessment grant, while Letcher County Conservation District received two assessment grants.
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.
Brownfield Grant Writing Workshops
The Kentucky Brownfield Program would like to invite those interested in brownfield grants to come to one of its annual brownfield grant writing workshops. These free workshops will detail how the grants can be used and the strategies for applying for these funds.
Monday, Aug. 18, 2008
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cumberland Valley Area Development District
London, Ky.
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Barren River Area Development District
Bowling Green, Ky.
Friday, Aug. 22, 2008
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Bluegrass Area Development District
Lexington, Ky.
If you are interested in attending one of these grant writing sessions or have other questions about grant support and other services offered by the Kentucky Brownfield Program, contact Amanda LeFevre at 800-926-8111 or at
amanda.lefevre@ky.gov.
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
