Kentucky Resources Council

Tell legislators to vote NO on House Bill 137

House Bill 137 unlawfully prevents the use of certain citizen-collected air monitoring data and evidence in enforcing air quality laws, making it harder to hold polluters accountable.

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KRC and Sierra Club Comment in Support of Cleaner Air

Kentucky Resources Council and Sierra Club submitted comments urging EPA to finalize the denial of Kentucky’s request to redesignate areas within the state as in attainment for the 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS).

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Support Cleaner Air for Louisville

One of the last actions by the Biden administration’s EPA was to propose disapproving Kentucky’s request to declare the Louisville area’s air as clean enough. Comment in support of cleaner air for Louisvillians by Monday, February 03.

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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.

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KRC 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.

Legislative Advocacy

KRC 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.

Legislative Advocacy

KRC 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.

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KRC 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.

Legislative Advocacy

KRCs 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.

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KRC 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.

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State 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...

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