This list provides links to pages on the Legislative Resources site maintained by the Legislative Research Commission.
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General Requirements
Underground Storage Tank Regulations
Hazardous Waste Regulations
Solid Waste Regulations
Waste Tire Regulations
Special Waste Regulations
Used Oil Regulations
Clean-up Standards
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regulations
General Requirements
Certain regulations apply to all waste management facilities. These regulations are contained in:
Title 400 Kentucky Administrative Regulations Chapter 1 (administration of the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet).
Title 401 KAR: Chapter 30 (general requirements), Chapter 40 (enforcement provisions), and Chapter 100 (general administrative hearing practice provisions of the Department for Environmental Protection).
In addition to the requirements in those regulations, the regulations adopt (incorporate by reference) certain forms, federal regulations, and procedural documents. Documents that are adopted into regulations are just as legally binding as the regulations themselves. While the bulk of the broad requirements are contained in regulations, Chapter 224 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes (specifically, subchapters 1, 10, and 40) contains definitions and some standards applicable to all or certain types of waste management facilities.
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Underground Storage Tank Regulations
These regulations are contained in Title 401 KAR Chapter 42. In addition to the requirements specifically set forth in those regulations, the regulations adopt (incorporate by reference) certain forms, federal regulations, and procedural documents. Documents that are adopted into regulations are just as legally binding as the regulations themselves. While the bulk of the UST requirements are contained in regulations, Chapter 224 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes (specifically, subchapter 60) contains definitions and some regulatory standards applicable to underground storage tanks. The UST Branch home page contains more information on the organizational structure, mission, and activities associated with the division’s underground storage tank program.
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Hazardous Waste Regulations
Hazardous waste regulations are contained in Title 401 KAR Chapters 31 through 39. Universal waste requirements are contained in Chapter 43.
In addition to these specific requirements, the regulations adopt (incorporate by reference) certain forms, federal regulations, and procedural documents. Documents that are adopted into regulations are just as legally binding as the regulations themselves. While the bulk of the hazardous waste requirements are contained in regulations, Chapter 224 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes (specifically, subchapters 40 and 46) contains definitions and some standards applicable to hazardous waste management in Kentucky.
The Hazardous Waste Branch home page contains more information on the organizational structure, mission, and activities associated with the division’s hazardous waste program.
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Solid Waste Regulations
These regulations are contained in Title 401 KAR Chapters 47, 48, and 49.
In addition to the requirements specifically set forth in those regulations, the regulations adopt (incorporate by reference) certain forms and procedural documents. Documents that are adopted into regulations are just as legally binding as the regulations themselves. While the bulk of the solid waste requirements are contained in regulations, Chapter 224 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes (specifically, subchapters 40 and 43) contains definitions and some regulatory standards applicable to solid waste management in Kentucky.
The Solid Waste Branch home page contains more information on the organizational structure, mission and activities associated with the division’s solid waste program.
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Waste Tire Regulations
These regulations are contained in 401 KAR Chapter 46. In addition to the requirements specifically set forth in those regulations, the regulations adopt (incorporate by reference) certain forms. Documents that are adopted into regulations are just as legally binding as the regulations themselves. While some of the waste tire requirements are contained in regulations, Chapter 224 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes (specifically, subchapter 50) contains regulatory standards applicable to waste tire management in Kentucky. The Scrap Tire Program page contains more information.
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Special Waste Regulations
These regulations are contained in 401 KAR Chapter 45. In addition to the requirements specifically set forth in those regulations, the regulations adopt (incorporate by reference) certain forms and procedural documents. Documents that are adopted into regulations are just as legally binding as the regulations themselves. While the bulk of the special waste requirements are contained in regulations, Chapter 224 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes (specifically, subchapter 50-760) contains definitions and some regulatory standards applicable to special waste management in Kentucky. The Solid Waste Branch home page contains more information on the organizational structure, mission and activities associated with the division’s special waste program.
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Used Oil Regulations
These regulations are contained in 401 KAR Chapter 44. While the bulk of the used oil requirements are contained in regulations, Chapter 224 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes (specifically, subchapters 46-530 and 50-545) contains definitions and some regulatory standards applicable to solid waste management in Kentucky. The used oil home page contains more information on the organizational structure, mission, and activities associated with the division’s used oil program.
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Clean-up Standards
Some clean-up requirements are contained in the various regulation packages identified above. In addition to the requirements specifically set forth in those regulations, the Superfund Branch provides certain forms and procedural documents to assist persons when conducting clean-up activities. Clean-up activities that do not fit into any of these regulatory programs are governed by Chapter 224 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes, specifically subchapters 01-400 and 01-405. The Superfund Branch home page contains more information on such cleanups.
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