KRS 224.46-315: Center for Pollution Prevention -- Board of directors -- Powers and

duties of board.

(1) There shall be established a Center for Pollution Prevention, which shall be a

technical information and assistance office to be located at a state-owned university,

which shall facilitate and promote the commercial implementation of pollution

prevention technologies and procedures by providing technical and financial

assistance, as available, to business and industry. The center shall be governed by a

board of directors representing the following organizations:

(a) The secretary of the Energy and Environment Cabinet or a designee of the

secretary;

(b) The dean of the University of Louisville School of Engineering or a designee

of the dean;

(c) The dean of the Un iversity of Kentucky School of Engineering or a designee

of the dean;

(d) A representative of the industrial community appointed by the Governor;

(e) A representative of the environmental protection community appointed by the

Governor;

(f) A representative of local government appointed by the Governor;

(g) An environmental engineer appointed by the Governor;

(h) An at -large member appointed by the Governor representing an industrial

facility;

(i) An at -large member appointed by the Governor representing an agricultural

producer; and

(j) An at-large member appointed by the Governor representing the public.

(2) Board members may designate proxies who shall have voting privileges at board

meetings. The members identified in subsection (1)(a) to (1)(d) of this s ection shall

serve as permanent members of the board. Of the six (6) members identified in

subsections (1)(e) to (j) of this section, two (2) shall continue in office for two (2)

years, two (2) shall continue in office for three (3) years, and two (2) shal l continue

in office for four (4) years, as the Governor designates. At the expiration of the

original terms and for all succeeding terms, the Governor shall appoint a successor

to the board for three (3) years. Members may be reappointed. The Governor sha ll

appoint a chairperson for the board.

(3) Meetings of the board shall be held at least quarterly, but may be held more

frequently if necessary. The chair or a majority of members may call a special

meeting. Five (5) members of the board shall constitute a quorum for doing

business. Each member shall have one (1) vote and a majority vote of the members

present shall control on all questions. No member shall receive a salary, fee, or

other remuneration for services as a member of the board, but each member shall be

reimbursed for ordinary travel expenses, including meals and lodging, incurred in

the performance of the member's duties.

(4) The board shall:

(a) Formulate policies and procedures necessary to carry out the purposes stated

in KRS 224.46-305;

(b) Promulgate administrative regulations solely to carry out the purposes of KRS

224.46-320 to assure the proper distribution of funds available to the center;

(c) Review and authorize pollution prevention projects and programs to be

undertaken and financed p ursuant to KRS 224.46 -305, 224.46 -320, 224.46 -

330, and 224.46-580;

(d) Review and approve all progress and final research reports on projects

authorized by KRS 224.46-305 and 224.46-320;

(e) Assure that funds available to the center are not diverted to any uses

inconsistent with KRS 224.46 -305 to 224.46 -335 and KRS 224.46 -580, and

that all authorized projects are directed toward improvement of the

environment, specifically toward pollution prevention and toward preserving

and strengthening industry in Kentucky;

(f) Provide to the Governor and the General Assembly an annual report showing

the status of funds appropriated for the purposes of KRS 224.46 -305 to

224.46-335 and KRS 224.46 -580 for pollution prevention and progress of the

board in terms of its resea rch and pollution prevention technology

implementation efforts;

(g) Advise the Governor and the General Assembly each year of the need for

continuation of the center and its board through levy of the hazardous waste

assessment fund for the purpose of financing pollution prevention programs;

(h) Approve and release public statements relating to the progress and results of

pollution prevention programs and research;

(i) Hire a technical advisor if deemed necessary; and

(j) Approve the budget and expenditures of the center.