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The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued an amendment to the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for certain areas in Kentucky due to severe weather conditions, including storms, winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that started on February 14, 2025. This amendment adds several counties to the list of those considered adversely affected by the disaster. Residents and businesses in these areas can apply for disaster assistance loans online through the SBA's loan portal. The deadlines for loan applications are May 5, 2025, for physical damage and December 4, 2025, for economic injury loans.

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.

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.

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 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 U.S. Small Business Administration has issued an amendment to a previous declaration by the President regarding a major disaster in Kentucky due to severe storms, winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides. This amendment updates the incident period to start from February 24, 2025, and end on March 7, 2025. The announcement includes key deadlines for loan applications: May 5, 2025, for physical loan applications and December 4, 2025, for economic injury loan applications. The amendment does not change any other information from the original declaration.

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. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to start charging fees for hunting permits at the Green River National Wildlife Refuge in Kentucky. These fees, authorized by the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, aim to help cover costs related to managing hunting programs and improving visitor services. The public is invited to provide comments on this proposal by March 20, 2025, with the fees set to begin on July 1, 2025, unless the Service decides otherwise after reviewing the feedback.

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.