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Model Ordinance: Kentucky Model Solar Zoning Ordinance
In response to the increasing interest in the development of solar energy resources in Kentucky, the Kentucky Resources Council has developed this Model Solar Zoning Ordinance to assist localities in adopting provisions to regulate the siting of sola
Continue readingRemembering Bob Logan
The Board and staff of the Kentucky Resources Council, and Fitz join with the family of Bob Logan in mourning his death at age 70 on Sunday, July 26, 2020, and in celebrating the life and enduring legacy that Bob leaves with us all.
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Relationship of local zoning and planning to Kentucky State Board On Electric Generation And Transmission Siting
With the recent increase in interest in siting utility-scale solar arrays in Kentucky, many communities with planning and zoning are considering adoption of specific provisions in zoning codes to address siting of solar arrays.
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Kentucky Supreme Court accepts KRC's "Friend of the Court" brief in solid waste planning case.
KRC authored a "friend of the court" brief in the pending case of Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government Waste Management District et al. v. Jefferson County League of Cities, et. al. to provide the Supreme Court with additional information.
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The Fight To Assure Fair Representation For Low-Income Advocates In Utility Rate Cases Continues
The Circuit Court had determined that the Public Service Commission (PSC) acted arbitrarily when it denied requests from the Metropolitan Housing Coalition, Association of Community Ministries, Sierra Club, and Community Action Council, to intervene
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Coalfield Advocates Oppose Federal Rule Reducing Federal Oversight of State Regulation of Coal Mining Operations
We fight to protect the land and people of our nation’s coalfields from environmental harm associated with surface coal mining operations. Read the comments in opposition to a proposed rule that would reduce federal oversight on coal mining operation
Continue reading20-01: Planning, Zoning and Hazardous Liquids Pipelines
What are the applicable state and federal laws concerning hazardous liquid pipelines? Make informed decision in planning and zoning to help keep communities safe.
Continue readingKRC Opposes Proposed EPA Rule to Weaken Standards On Coal Combustion Residuals
KRC was proud to join 73 other organizations in commenting in opposition to a proposed EPA rulemaking that would weaken environmental protections associated with the management of coal combustion residuals from coal-fired power plants.
Continue reading2020 General Assembly In Retrospect: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
As we have for each legislative session since 1984, we look back on the bills that KRC supported and opposed during the recently ended 2020 General Assembly Regular Session. With apologies to Clint Eastwood, here is The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.
Continue readingIllegal Selling of Daniel Boone National Forest Trees
After surveying hundreds of acres Kentucky Heartwood found that the Forest Service marked and sold an estimated 13,163 more trees than what was approved in the 2017 project decision.
Continue reading2020 General Assembly: Bills We're Watching: The 14th Edition!
This list profiles the environmental, conservation, consumer and general government bills that the Kentucky Resources Council supported, opposed, and tracked during the 2020 General Assembly Regular Session, complete through adjournment sine die.
Continue readingRequest for Extension of Commenting Period during COVID-19 Pandemic
Kentucky Resources Council signed on with 79 other organizations to request from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) an extension of all commenting periods and postponement of public hearings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Kentucky Resources Council staff, along with its fellow Kentuckians, are working hard while being healthy at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are here for all of you and we are more dedicated than ever to protect Kentucky's environment.
Continue reading2020 General Assembly: Bills We're Watching: The 13th Edition!
This list profiles the environmental, conservation, consumer and general government bills that the Kentucky Resources Council is supporting, opposing, and tracking during the 2020 General Assembly Regular Session, complete through April 1, 2020.
Continue reading2020 General Assembly: Bills We're Watching: The 12th Edition!
This list profiles the environmental, conservation, consumer and general government bills that the Kentucky Resources Council is supporting, opposing, and tracking during the 2020 General Assembly Regular Session, complete through March 27.
Continue reading2020 General Assembly: Bills We're Watching: The 11th Edition!
Read about the environmental, conservation, consumer and general government bills that the Kentucky Resources Council is supporting, opposing, and tracking during the 2020 General Assembly Regular Session, complete through March 19th, 2020.
Continue readingKRC Joins In Call To Withdraw Regulations Weakening NEPA
KRC was proud to join with 330 other conservation, health, and justice organizations in calling for withdrawal of regulations that would weaken the National Environmental Policy Act.
Continue reading2020 General Assembly: Bills We're Watching: The Tenth Edition!
This list profiles the environmental, conservation, consumer and general government bills that the Kentucky Resources Council is supporting, opposing, and tracking during the 2020 General Assembly Regular Session.
Continue reading2020 General Assembly: Bills We're Watching: The Ninth Edition!
Every week, KRC profiles the environmental, conservation, consumer and general government bills that the Kentucky Resources Council is supporting, opposing, and tracking during the 2020 General Assembly Regular Session. Current through March 6.
Continue reading2020 General Assembly: Bills We're Watching: The Eighth Edition!
This list profiles the environmental, conservation, consumer and general government bills that the Kentucky Resources Council is supporting, opposing, and tracking during the 2020 General Assembly Regular Session, complete through February 28th.
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