Operator Certification Compliance Assistance KY EXCEL Kentucky Brownfield Program
Administrative Regulations Filed
The Division of Compliance Assistance filed administrative regulations on July 14, 2008, related to Wastewater Operator Certification. Go to
Operator Certification Program for more information.
Special Note for Wastewater Class
***The wastewater continuing education class at Barren River State Resort Park (SRP), scheduled for Aug. 6-7, 2008, will only provide non-process control continuing education hours.
Date Change for Operator Certification Class
***The date of the wastewater continuing education class at Kenlake SRP (WW 5409 and WW 5410) has been rescheduled for Nov. 18-20 at Kenlake SRP.
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.
Workshop for the Aluminum Industry
"Environmental Challenges and Opportunities for Kentucky's Aluminum Industry," a workshop hosted by the University of Kentucky's Center for Aluminum Technology (CAT) will be held on July 22 and 23, 2008, at the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort in Lexington. For more information, see
Aluminum Workshop Invitation and Agenda.
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
342 Old Whitley Road
London, KY 40743
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Barren River Area Development District
177 Graham Avenue
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Friday, Aug. 22, 2008
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Bluegrass Area Development District
699 Perimeter Drive
Lexington, KY 40517
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.
Water Distribution Security Training
The Kentucky Water and Wastewater Operators Association, Division of Water and Division of Compliance Assistance are offering the free course, "Water Distribution Security Training," on Aug. 20, 2008, at Owensboro Municipal Utilities, 1531 E. 4th St., Owensboro.
The six-hour drinking water security workshop will focus on the tools and best practices available to detect, deter and mitigate potential threats to distribution systems. For more information about the course, check the agenda. To register, contact Melissa Brothers at 502-226-8149 or register online at www.kwwoa.org.
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
