KRS 224.50-765: Biosolids -- Designation as special waste -- Administrative regulations

for siting and permitting of biosolids disposal.

(1) As used in this section, "biosolids" means nutrient -rich, organic, residual material

that results from the treatme nt of domestic sewage or sewage sludge in a treatment

facility and can be recycled and applied as a fertilizer to improve and maintain

productive soils.

(2) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, when biosolids are generated

from wastewater treatment at a publicly owned treatment works, the biosolids shall

be:

(a) Designated a special waste; and

(b) Regulated in conformance with the most recent version of 40 C.F.R. pt. 503.

(3) Within sixty (60) days of June 29, 2023, the cabinet shall promulgate administrative

regulations pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A that are in conformance with 40 C.F.R.

pt. 503, regarding siting criteria and permitting conditions necessary to regulate the

disposal of biosolids.