SB 89
AN ACT relating to environmental protection and declaring an emergency.
In Plain Language
This bill changes how Kentucky defines "water" under environmental law and clarifies which definitions apply to specific regulations. It also adds a new definition for "long-term treatment" and sets rules for calculating extra bond amounts that companies must post when the state determines long-term treatment is needed for environmental permits. The bill is declared an emergency, meaning it would take effect immediately.
Official summary
Amend KRS 224.1-010 to change the definition of "water" or "waters of the Commonwealth"; amend KRS 224.1-300 to provide that the definitions contained therein only apply to KRS 224.1-300 and 224.1-310; amend KRS 350.010 to define "long-term treatment"; amend KRS 350.060 to establish the means of calculating the additional bond amount required for a permit or permit increment for which the Energy and Environment Cabinet determines long-term treatment is required; EMERGENCY.
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Cosponsors
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Latest action
delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 119)
Mar 28, 2025
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