Kentucky Administrative Regulations Title 400 - ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT CABINET
Kentucky Administrative Regulations (KAR) – Title 400: Energy and Environment Cabinet governs the rules and procedures related to the protection, regulation, and management of Kentucky’s energy resources and environmental quality. This title encompasses multiple departments and covers a wide range of topics involving air, water, waste, mining, conservation, and energy development.
🔹 Overview of Title 400 – Energy and Environment Cabinet:
The Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) oversees major environmental and energy-related divisions in Kentucky, including:
Department for Environmental Protection (DEP)
Department for Natural Resources (DNR)
Department for Energy Development and Independence (DEDI)
🔹 Key Subject Areas Within Title 400:
1. Air Quality (401 KAR)
Permits for air emissions
Standards for air pollutants (e.g., ozone, sulfur dioxide, PM2.5)
New source performance standards
Open burning restrictions
2. Water Quality & Wastewater (401 KAR)
Surface water and groundwater protection
NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permitting
Drinking water standards
Septic systems and wastewater treatment regulations
3. Waste Management (401 KAR)
Solid waste facilities and landfills
Hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal
Recycling and resource recovery
4. Mining and Reclamation (405 KAR)
Surface coal mining regulations
Reclamation standards for mined lands
Permitting and inspection procedures
5. Oil and Gas Conservation (805 KAR)
Drilling permits
Plugging of wells
Underground injection control
6. Energy Policy & Development (undefined or inter-agency within 400 KAR)
Energy efficiency programs
Renewable energy initiatives
State energy planning and reporting
7. Natural Resources Conservation (commonly through 400 KAR and 418 KAR)
Soil and water conservation districts
Forest and land stewardship programs
Floodplain management
🔹 Examples of KAR Chapters under Title 400:
| Regulation Number | Topic |
|---|---|
| 401 KAR 5:002 | Definitions for water quality |
| 401 KAR 52:030 | Title V air operating permits |
| 401 KAR 47:030 | Criteria for solid waste sites |
| 405 KAR 8:001 | Surface mining definitions |
| 405 KAR 20:070 | Hydrologic balance protection during mining |
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