Voluntary Battery Stewardship Organization Kentucky Senate Bill 49 creates a voluntary statewide battery stewardship program to improve the collection, recycling, and safe disposal of certain batteries. Working together with manufacturers, retailers, recyclers, local governments, and other interested groups, we can develop a program that makes battery recycling more accessible and effective. Educating the public about …
Upcoming Deadline: DAQ Semi-Annual Monitoring Reports (SAMR) Due July 30
Facilities operating under an air permit in Kentucky are reminded that Semi-Annual Monitoring Reports (SAMRs) are due July 30. This reporting deadline occurs twice per year, January 30 and July 30, and remains in effect for the duration of your air permit. SAMRs must include: A summary of all permit-required monitoring, including frequencies and results. Identification …
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ECAP RECAP: Intro to Stack Testing
What is a stack test? A stack test, also called a performance test, measures the amount of air pollution coming from a facility. It can also show how well pollution control equipment is working to reduce emissions before they are released into the air. Stack testing is an important way to make sure facilities are …
Stay Compliant: Apply for the Renewed KYG11 Permit for Concrete and Asphalt Operations
The Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) has officially reissued the KYG11 KPDES General Permit, effective April 1, 2026. This permit is essential for facilities engaged in the manufacture of construction materials, specifically those operating concrete and asphalt plants. Who Should Apply? The KYG11 permit generally applies to operations producing: Concrete Products (Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) …
ECAP RECAP: Voluntary Environmental Audits in KY
Join the ECAP team and the Division of Air Quality’s Courtney Shattuck for a free webinar on March 4 from 10-11 a.m. EST. Courtney will teach us how facility managers/operators can take advantage of Kentucky’s Environmental Audit Report Privilege. Don’t miss out on this free learning experience! Register Here What is Kentucky’s Environmental Audit Report …
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ECAP RECAP: Keeping an Eye on Kentucky’s Waterways
Join us at our February ECAP RECAP! This month’s webinar will feature Jacob Culp from the Monitoring Section of the Water Quality Branch over in the EEC’s Division of Water (DOW). He’ll be discussing how and why his team keep an eye on Kentucky’s waterways. While the topic of this webinar has a bit more …
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Learn about Hazardous Waste Generator Forms at Our Next ECAP RECAP Webinar
Hazardous waste annual reports are due now for many Kentucky facilities. Now is the perfect time to refresh your knowledge of requirements for hazardous waste generators! Join ECAP and the Division of Waste Management’s Justina Bascombe in the next installment of our ECAP RECAP webinar series. Who should attend: Hazardous waste generators in Kentucky Environmental, …
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January 8, 2026 – Annual Compliance Certifications (ACC) and Semi-Annual Monitoring Reports (SAMR) Workshop
The Environmental Compliance Assistance Program (ECAP) is presenting a FREEeducational opportunity to offer guidance on Annual Compliance Certifications (ACC) and Semi-Annual Monitoring Reports (SAMR). This workshop is for facilities required to report as required in their Division for Air Quality permit. The morning session of the workshop is designed to help attendees understand conditions detailed …
Join ECAP for the Waste 101 Workshop: Introductory Permitting and Compliance
The Kentucky Environmental Compliance Assistance Program (ECAP) invites you to an informative and educational workshop, Waste 101: Introductory Permitting and Compliance.This session is designed to help regulated facilities understand and comply with waste regulations, ensuring proper environmental management and compliance. Workshop Details Date: November 21, 9:30 am – 3:30 p.m. EasternLocation: Energy and Environment Cabinet or Microsoft TeamsRegister Here Agenda …
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Updated NetDMR Manual for KPDES Permits
The Kentucky Division of Water has released the updated Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Manual, providing clear, practical guidance for Kentucky Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (KPDES) permittees on meeting DMR reporting requirements. NetDMR is a national tool for regulated Clean Water Act permittees to submit DMRs electronically via a secure Internet application to EPA through the Environmental …
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