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PSC Denies LG&E and KU Application To Deploy "Smart Meters"
In an Order entered on August 30, 2018, the Kentucky Public Service Commission denied the request by LG&E and KU to Deploy Smart Meters, ruling that the utilities provided insufficient evidence to justify expense.
Continue readingThousands Oppose ORSANCO's Proposal to Eliminate Water Pollution Control Standards for the Ohio River
KRC's Director, Tom FitzGerald, serves as a federal Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) commissioner and made comments opposing ORSANCO's proposal to eliminate water pollution standards for the Ohio River.
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 readingDecision On Pine Mountain Petition
On April 27, 2001, Secretary James Bickford entered an Order - declaring that 2,364 acres of land within the area north of the Pine Mountain Settlement School as unsuitable for all types of surface coal mining operations.
Continue readingDivision of Water Proposes Last Minute Changes In Selenium Water Quality Limits
KRS Chapter 13A is designed to assure that an agency regulation is subject to public notice and comment. The agency request plainly violates both the letter and spirit of KRS Chapter 13A and deprives the public of notice and comment.
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 readingDebunking The Myth That Solar Customers Are Freeloading
Debunking The Myth That Solar Customers Are Freeloading
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