Kansas Administrative Regulations Agency 28 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
Here’s a refreshed overview of Kansas Administrative Regulations – Agency 28 (Department of Health and Environment), current through March 27, 2025:
🏛️ Structure of Agency 28
Agency 28 is organized into articles covering diverse public health and environmental topics:
Article 1 – Diseases (K.A.R. §§ 28‑1‑1 to 28‑1‑44): Definitions, reporting mandates, hospital reporting, etc. (sos.ks.gov)
Article 2 – Reserved
Article 3 – Hearings (§§ 28‑3‑1 to 28‑3‑7)
Article 4 – Maternal and Child Health (§§ 28‑4‑1 to 28‑4‑400+), includes definitions and eligibility criteria (law.cornell.edu)
Article 5 – Sewage and Excreta Disposal (§§ 28‑5‑1 to 28‑5‑9)
Article 6 – Common Drinking Cup/Common Towel (§§ 28‑6‑1 to 28‑6‑2)
Article 7 – Sterilization of Public Food and Drinking Utensils (§§ 28‑7‑1 to 28‑7‑9)
Article 8 – Home Health Fee Schedule (§ 28‑8‑1)
Article 9 – Construction/Maintenance of Mausoleums (§§ 28‑9‑1 to 28‑9‑8)
Article 10 – Sanitary Conditions Around Reservoirs (§§ 28‑10‑1 to 28‑10‑108)
Article 11 – Approval of Milk Laboratories (§§ 28‑11‑1 to 28‑11‑6)
Article 12 – Pathogenic Microorganisms (§ 28‑12‑1)
Article 13 – Underground Storage, Disposal Wells, Surface Ponds (§§ 28‑13‑1 to 13‑11)
Article 14 – Collection & Analysis of Water/Public Water Supplies (§§ 28‑14‑1 to 14‑4)
Article 15 – Domestic Water Supply Permits (§§ 28‑15‑1 to 15‑65)
Article 15a – Primary Drinking Water Standards (§§ 28‑15a‑2 to 15a‑851)
Article 16 – Water Pollution Control (§§ 28‑16‑1 to 16‑174) (law.cornell.edu)
…and additional articles covering topics like animal waste control, emergency planning, etc.
🔍 Sample Sections in Detail
1. Article 65 – Emergency Planning & Right‑to‑Know
28‑65‑2 – Definitions: Clarifies terms like “department,” “facility,” “operator,” “extremely hazardous substance,” etc. Latest registry: Vol. 44, No. 13, March 27, 2025 (regulations.justia.com).
2. Article 18 – Animal & Related Waste Control
28‑18‑9 – Certification Terms: Operators must adhere to certification terms; violations can trigger revocation and enforcement (law.cornell.edu).
3. Article 4 – Maternal & Child Health – Definitions
28‑4‑400: Defines terms such as “family,” “cash assets,” “emergency,” “health care plan,” “resident,” and “secretary” (regulations.justia.com).
📂 Where to Find Full Text
The official Kansas Secretary of State publishes KAR Volumes covering Agency 28. For example, the 2022 Volume 2 includes Articles 100–199 and can be retrieved as a PDF (sos.ks.gov). For the most current version, consult the Secretary of State website or legislative register.
✅ In Summary
Agency 28 covers domains including disease control, maternal/child health, water & sanitation, emergency planning, animal waste, and food safety.
The Kansas Dept. of Health & Environment issues these regulations, implemented via K.A.R. and periodically updated (latest: March 27, 2025).
Specific articles/sections (e.g. § 28‑65‑2) define key terms and compliance standards across these areas.
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