Kentucky Administrative Regulations Title 401 - ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT CABINET - DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Kentucky Administrative Regulations – Title 401: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT CABINET – DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
🏛 Agency Overview:
Title 401 of the Kentucky Administrative Regulations (KAR) contains the rules and regulations promulgated by the Department for Environmental Protection (DEP) under the Energy and Environment Cabinet.
This title governs a broad range of environmental programs that protect Kentucky’s air, water, and land resources. The DEP is responsible for enforcing federal and state environmental laws and ensuring sustainable use and protection of natural resources.
📘 Major Regulatory Areas in Title 401 KAR:
Air Quality (Chapters 50–65):
Standards for air pollution control
Permitting and compliance regulations for emissions
Monitoring and enforcement under the federal Clean Air Act
Water Quality (Chapters 5–11):
Water pollution control
Water discharge permits (KPDES – Kentucky Pollutant Discharge Elimination System)
Drinking water and groundwater protection standards
Regulations for stormwater and wastewater treatment
Waste Management (Chapters 30–49):
Solid and hazardous waste disposal regulations
Recycling and waste reduction programs
Permitting for landfills, transfer stations, and treatment facilities
Underground storage tank rules
Resource Conservation and Recovery (Chapters 30–47):
Handling of hazardous substances
Generator, transporter, and treatment/disposal standards
Administrative Procedures (Chapters 1–4):
Definitions, procedural rules, and general administrative policies for environmental regulation enforcement
Environmental Remediation & Brownfield Programs:
Voluntary cleanup and redevelopment programs for contaminated properties
🗂 Examples of Chapter Titles within 401 KAR:
| Chapter | Focus |
|---|---|
| 401 KAR 5 | Water quality standards and permitting |
| 401 KAR 8 | Drinking water |
| 401 KAR 10 | Water quality certification |
| 401 KAR 30 | Hazardous waste management |
| 401 KAR 45 | Solid waste landfills |
| 401 KAR 52 | Title V air permits (major air emissions) |
🔗 Regulatory Authority:
Enforced in coordination with federal statutes like:
Clean Water Act
Clean Air Act
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Safe Drinking Water Act
State statutory authority comes from Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) Chapters 146–224.
📄 More Information & Official Resources:
Kentucky DEP Website: https://eec.ky.gov
401 KAR Full Text: Available via Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (LRC)
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