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The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a major disaster declaration solely for Public Assistance to help the Commonwealth of Kentucky, following the remnants of Hurricane Helene. This disaster declaration allows private non-profit organizations in affected Kentucky counties to apply for disaster loans online. The declaration was issued on November 26, 2024, covering an incident period from September 27, 2024, to September 30, 2024. Loan application deadlines are set for January 27, 2025, for physical loans, and August 26, 2025, for economic injury loans.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has amended the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, initially declared on March 4, 2025. This amendment, issued on March 10, 2025, specifies that several counties have been impacted by severe storms, winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from February 14, 2025, onwards. Affected counties include Adair, Allen, Bell, and others. The deadlines for physical and economic injury loan applications are May 5, 2025, and December 4, 2025, respectively, and applications can be made through the MySBA Loan Portal.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a change to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by Kentucky, which updates the status designations of areas within the state to align with federal standards for air quality. This update affects several National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and ensures that Kentucky's regulations are in line with the Clean Air Act. The changes impact designations for pollutants like ozone, particulate matter, and sulfur dioxide, confirming how these areas meet or do not meet federal air quality standards. The effective date of this rule is March 31, 2021.

Kram Hydro 6, LLC has applied for a preliminary permit to explore the potential of a hydropower project at the Dewey Lake Dam in Kentucky. The project would include building a powerhouse, turbines, and a transmission line, with the aim to generate 24 gigawatt-hours annually. The permit doesn’t allow any construction or land entry yet; it simply gives Kram Hydro priority to apply for a license if they decide to move forward. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is inviting comments and competing applications within 60 days of this notice.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued an amendment to the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Kentucky due to severe storms, winds, flooding, and landslides beginning on February 14, 2025. New areas, including Leslie and Woodford counties, are now eligible for physical damage and economic injury loans, with additional surrounding counties eligible for economic injury loans. The deadlines for applying for loan assistance are April 25, 2025, for physical damage and November 24, 2025, for economic injury. For more details or to apply, individuals can visit the MySBA Loan Portal online.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has amended the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Kentucky, initially declared on February 24, 2025. This update changes the incident period for severe weather events, including storms and flooding, to cover February 14 through March 7, 2025. Residents can apply for disaster assistance loans through the SBA's lending portal. The physical loan application deadline is April 25, 2025, and the economic injury loan application deadline is November 24, 2025.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued Amendment 4 to a Presidential declaration concerning a major disaster in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. This amendment relates to severe weather incidents, including storms, winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides, that occurred from February 14 to March 7, 2025. The amendment adds several counties—Bullitt, Hopkins, Jefferson, Lewis, Magoffin, Russell, and Trigg—to those affected by the disaster. Applications for physical loans must be submitted by May 5, 2025, while economic injury-related applications are due by December 4, 2025, and can be submitted through the SBA's online portal.

This notice from the U.S. Small Business Administration announces an amendment to the Presidential disaster declaration for Kentucky, originally declared on February 24, 2025. It details that the severe weather incidents include storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides starting from February 14, 2025. The amendment adds Estill, Johnson, and Simpson counties for both physical damage and economic injury loans, while several additional Kentucky and Tennessee counties are included for economic injury loans only. Loan applications can be submitted through the MySBA Loan Portal, with the deadline for physical damage loans on April 25, 2025, and for economic injury loans on November 24, 2025.

The U.S. Small Business Administration issued Amendment 5 to update the Presidential disaster declaration for Public Assistance for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. This amendment adds Laurel and McCreary counties as areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that occurred from February 14 to March 7, 2025. The deadline to apply for physical disaster loans is May 5, 2025, and economic injury loans is December 4, 2025. To apply for disaster assistance, individuals can visit the MySBA Loan Portal.

Breitburn Operating L.P. filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to abandon a pipeline in Kentucky, called the Cardinal Line. They plan to disconnect the pipeline from Texas Gas Transmission and transfer it to Nucor Corporation, which will use it to supply natural gas to a future steel mill. The public has until February 11, 2021, to file comments or motions to intervene regarding this proposal. Those interested can submit comments or join the proceedings electronically or by mail.