Search Results for keywords:"Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District"

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  • 2024-30741 — Air Plan Approval; KY; Revisions to Jefferson County Control of Open Burning
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 105463
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved changes to the air quality plan for Jefferson County, Kentucky, specifically addressing open burning practices. These changes clarify that agricultural fires must be controlled burns and allow the use of approved accelerants for certain agricultural fires. The approval aims to ensure the state's rules align with federal clean air requirements and does not impose any new federal mandates. The new rule is set to take effect on January 27, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA has decided that in Jefferson County, Kentucky, if farmers want to burn things, they need to do it carefully and can use special safe chemicals to start the fire. This helps keep the air clean and safe for everyone.

  • 2021-00533 — Air Plan Approval; KY; Gasoline Loading Facilities at Existing Bulk Terminals and New Bulk Plants
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 6589
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing changes to the air quality regulations in Jefferson County, Kentucky. These changes involve updating the standards for facilities that load gasoline to include new testing and recordkeeping rules for gasoline tank trucks, instead of requiring a pressure vacuum test sticker. The revisions aim to ensure these regulations are in line with the Clean Air Act and other federal standards. The EPA is seeking public comments on this proposal until February 22, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to change some rules in Jefferson County, Kentucky, about how gasoline is moved around. They want to check the trucks for leaks using a new test instead of a sticker to make sure the air stays clean.