Kentucky's Plan to Control Air Pollution From Landfills
Official: Kentucky; Approval and Promulgation of State Plan for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; Control of Emissions From Existing Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
Reading: EPA approval of Kentucky's State Plan implements the existing 2016 Emissions Guidelines for MSW landfills without creating new requirements or relaxing the finalized standards.
This federal approval means Kentucky landfills must now follow these pollution limits.
In clear language
The EPA is approving Kentucky's plan to control pollution from existing landfills that handle household garbage and trash. The plan sets rules for how much pollution these landfills can release into the air and requires them to monitor and report their emissions. This federal approval means Kentucky landfills must now follow these pollution limits.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- Owners and operators of municipal solid waste landfills in Kentucky that were built before July 2014
- People living near Kentucky landfills who breathe air quality affected by landfill emissions
- Kentucky businesses that use landfill services and may face increased costs from compliance requirements
What can you do?
- If you live near a landfill, monitor local air quality reports and contact your local health department with concerns about emissions
- Support waste reduction efforts in your community to decrease the amount of trash going to landfills
- Stay informed about your state's environmental compliance by checking the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet website for updates
Timeline
- June 11, 2024 - Kentucky submitted its State Plan to EPA
- August 29, 2016 - EPA finalized the original emission guidelines
No New Jersey official has a verified action on this policy yet.
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