KRS 224.1-524: Notification to local governments and public of proposed corrective

action plan -- Comment period -- Public hearing.

(1) Within ten (10) days from the date the applicant submits a corrective action plan to

the cabinet, the applicant shall:

(a) Submit for publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county or

counties where the property is located, a notice requesting public comment on

the corrective action plan, and submit to the cabinet a copy of the notice as

published, within ten (10) days of its publication. The public notice shall also

contain a reference to the local public library where pertinent documents

related to the corrective action plan may be found;

(b) Notify local government units affected by the remediation of the provisions of

the corrective action plan; and

(c) Until the corrective action plan has been approved by the cabinet, post a sign

on the property stating that a corrective action plan for remediation of the site

is undergoing review by the cabinet and, if a pproved, remediation will be

conducted in accordance with the approved plan. The sign shall also provide

information on where and when the corrective action plan is available for

public review and comment.

(2) A comment period of at least thirty (30) days shall follow publication of the notice.

During the comment period, any person may submit written comments to the

cabinet concerning the corrective action plan and may request a public hearing. The

cabinet may hold a public hearing if the request is made.

(3) The cabinet may hold a public hearing in any geographical area affected by the

remediation on the question of whether to approve or deny the corrective action

plan.

(4) The cabinet shall consider all written comments and public testimony prior to taking

any action.