Air
KRC and allies submit public comments on Kentucky’s proposed regional haze plan
KRC recently joined with National Parks Conservation Association, Sierra Club, and others to draft and submit comments on Kentucky’s proposed regional haze plan, which fell short on the state’s obligation to reduce haze pollution at Mammoth Cave NP.
Continue readingKRC And Allies Call For Improvements In Proposed Air Permit For TVA Shawnee Power Plant
Kentucky Resources Council, Inc., together with the National Parks Conservation Ass'n., Kentucky Conservation Committee, Sierra Club, and Earthjustice, commented on draft air permit seeking tighter limits and controls for TVA Shawnee power plant.
Continue readingKRC Opposes Resolution Declaring Kentucky A "Sanctuary State" From Federal Controls On Coal-fired Power Plants
In a letter to the sponsor and House Natural Resources Committee, KRC warns of possibility that resolution declaring Kentucky a "sanctuary" from federal air pollution controls on coal-fired power plants could provoke loss of air pollution program.
Continue readingKRC Opposes Bill Criminalizing Citizen And Agency Pollution Monitoring
KRC presented testimony on February 13 against SB 16, which would make criminal the taking of photos or collecting of evidence by neighbors and government inspectors, of possible violations at food factories and animal feedlots.
Continue readingKRC Comments On Proposed Air Permit For New Natural Gas Unit At LGE Mill Creek Location
In comments to the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District, KRC called for tighter air pollution monitoring, recordkeeping, and consideration of environmental justice concerns regarding air permit for new LG&E gas power plant at Mill Creek.
Continue readingKRCs opposition to bill exempting environmental audit violations in the news.
In written and oral testimony, KRC has recently opposed the extension of the existing "environmental audit" privilege to Jefferson County's air pollution program. KRC seeks to assure that such exemptions don't incentivize pollution.
Continue readingKRC Comments On Proposed Air Pollution Permit For Ghent Power Plant
KRC submitted comments on the proposed Clean Air Act Title V operating permit for the Ghent coal-fired power plant, calling for consideration of environmental justice in the permitting decision.
Continue readingState Withdraws Weak Air Toxics Regulations
The regulations had been criticized both by regulated industries and environmental organizations. KRC had recommended withdrawal of the regulatory proposal because it was underprotective of public health and the environment in many areas...
Continue readingEPA Asked to Stay Effective Date of Closing Vehicle Testing
EPA Asked to Stay Effective Date of Closing Vehicle Testing in Northern Kentucky, pending judicial review
Continue readingKRC Recommends Withdrawal of Proposed Air Toxics Regulation Package
KRC Recommends Withdrawal of Proposed Air Toxics Regulation Package
Continue readingKRC Proposes Enhancements In Public Notice
KRC Proposes Enhancements In Public Notice And Input In Louisville's STAR Air Toxics Program
Continue readingKRC Comments On Draft Revisions to STAR Program Rules
KRC Comments On Draft Revisions to STAR Program Rules
Continue readingKRC Comments On Proposed Louisville Air Toxics Regulations
KRC Comments On Proposed Louisville Air Toxics Regulations
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