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Clean Air Act Permitting in Kentucky

Clean Air Act permitting in Kentucky is the shared responsibility of the Kentucky Department of Environmental Protection, the Air Pollution Control District of Jefferson County and EPA Region 4. More information about the responsible agencies is provided on this page. 

The EPA Region 4 Title V Permitting Contact for Kentucky is Art Hofmeister - (404) 562-9115.

Categories Kentucky Department of Environmental Protection (KDEP) Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (LMAPCD)
Kentucky Air Permit Programs
Responsible Area State-wide excluding Jefferson County Jefferson County, KY
Agency Office

Kentucky Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Air Quality
300 Sower Blvd Floor 2
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-6571

PHONE: (502) 564-3999
FAX: (502) 564-4666

Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District

Air Pollution Control District of Jefferson County
701 W. Ormsby Avenue, Suite 303
Louisville, Kentucky 40203

PHONE: (502) 574-6000

Responsibilities Issues permits within respective jurisdiction. Permits include construction permits for minor sources, major source PSD and nonattainment permitting and Title V operating permits
State or Local Agency Contacts
  • Construction Permits
    • Zach Bittner - (502) 782-6555
  • Operating Permits
    • Zach Bittner - (502) 782-6555
  • Construction Permits
    • Matt King - (502) 574-6000
       
  • Operating Permits
    • Matt King - (502) 574-6000
Permits Under Review
  • Kentucky State and Local Proposed Title V Permits Under Review
     
  • State and Local PSD Applications Under Review

Quick Links

  • Construction & Operating Permits
    • Permits ​Website
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    • Permits Website, Permits Issued

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Last updated on February 13, 2025
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