Regulatory Compliance “Exceptional,” Division of Compliance Assistance Annual Report Shows

The Kentucky Division of Compliance Assistance (DCA) is pleased to announce the release of the Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Report. DCA improves regulatory compliance, achieves exceptional performance and enhances the quality of Kentucky’s environment and communities by:

• Certifying qualified environmental professionals
• Helping entities comply with Kentucky’s environmental requirements
• Facilitating environmental stewardship
• Assisting with redevelopment of brownfields

Division of Enforcement Annual Report Available Online

The Kentucky Division of Enforcement (DENF) is pleased to announce the release of the annual report for the 2018 state fiscal year. “to use a clear and consistent approach in bringing about and maintaining compliance with the Cabinet’s regulatory programs by using appropriate and reasonable measures to resolve cases in a timely manner.” The Division accomplishes this through:

Kentucky Division of Enforcement 2016 Annual Report Available Online

The Kentucky Division of Enforcement (DENF) is pleased to announce the release of the annual report for the 2016 state fiscal year. The mission of the division is to promote a fair, firm and consistent approach to gaining compliance through the resolution of enforcement cases through: 

Kentucky Division of Waste Management Releases Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Report

See ways the Kentucky Division of Waste Management worked to serve the people of the Commonwealth in fiscal year 2016 (July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016).

Kentucky Division of Water 2016 Annual Report Available Online

The Kentucky Division of Water (KDOW) announces the release of its 2016 Annual Report. This annual report includes highlights and accomplishments for the following branches within the division:

Compliance and Technical Assistance Branch

Resource Planning and Program Support Branch

Surface Water Permits Branch

Water Infrastructure Branch

Watershed Management Branch

Water Quality Branch

Kentucky Division of Waste Management Releases Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Report

See ways the Kentucky Division of Waste
Management worked to serve the people of the Commonwealth in fiscal year 2015 (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015). This annual report includes highlights and accomplishments for the following branches within the division:

• Solid Waste Branch
• Recycling and Local Assistance Branch
• Hazardous Waste Branch
• Field Operations Branch
• Underground Storage Tank Branch
• Superfund Branch
• Program Planning and Administration Branch

Kentucky Division of Enforcement 2015 Annual Report Available Online

The Kentucky Division of Enforcement (DENF) is pleased to announce the release of the annual report for the 2015 state fiscal year. The mission of the division is to promote a fair, firm and consistent approach to gaining compliance through the resolution of enforcement cases through:

• Conducting administrative conferences;
• Issuing Notices of Violation and Letters of Warning;
• Negotiating civil penalties and Supplemental Environmental Projects;
• Issuing Agreements in Principle, Demand Letters, and Agreed Orders;
• Where agreements cannot be reached, referral to Cabinet legal representatives for formal hearings and legal action; and
• Monitoring compliance with these agreements and orders including completion of remedial actions and collection of penalties.

Kentucky Division of Compliance Assistance 2015 Annual Report Available Online

The Kentucky Division of Compliance Assistance (DCA) is pleased to announce the release of the Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Report. The Annual Report celebrates the division’s first decade and reflects on the accomplishments of the division during the first ten years and looks to the future for new opportunities to serve the commonwealth. DCA provides services that increase environmental knowledge and change behaviors. DCA improves regulatory compliance, achieves exceptional performance and enhances the quality of Kentucky’s environment and communities by:

• Certifying qualified environmental professionals
• Helping entities comply with Kentucky’s environmental requirements
• Facilitating environmental stewardship
• Assisting with redevelopment of brownfields

The Kentucky Division of Air Quality’s 2015 Annual Report

The Kentucky Division for Air Quality (DAQ) is pleased to announce the release of the 2015 annual report, which details the division’s mission, function, and commitment to protecting human health and the environment.

Kentucky’s continued trend of air quality improvement is evident in the charts found in the Technical Services Branch section of this report.  These achievements are only obtained through:

• developing effective regulations and control strategies by the Program Planning Branch;
• issuing appropriate permits containing all applicable requirements by the Permit Review Branch; and
• inspecting sources of air emissions and enforcing emission limitations by the Field Operations Branch.

Kentucky Division of Environmental Program Support 2015 Annual Report Available Online

The Kentucky Division of Environmental Program Support (DEPS) is pleased to announce the release of the annual report for the 2015 state fiscal year. The mission of the division is to support the mission of the Department for Environmental Protection by:

• Managing all of the administrative functions of the department including budgeting, human resources, facilities, vehicle fleet and information technology;
• Providing analytical laboratory services; and
• Managing the Environmental Response Team for response to environmental emergencies.