2011 Kentucky Revised Statutes Subchapter 46 Hazardous Waste 224.46.315 Center for Pollution Prevention -- Board of directors -- Powers and duties of board.
KY Rev Stat § 224.46.315 (1996 through Reg Sess) What's This?
224.46-315 Center for Pollution Prevention -- Board of directors -- Powers and
duties of board.
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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 University 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.
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 section 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) shall 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 shall
appoint a chairperson for the board.
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.
The board shall:
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Formulate policies and procedures necessary to carry out the purposes stated
in KRS 224.46-305;
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;
Review and authorize pollution prevention projects and programs to be
undertaken and financed pursuant to KRS 224.46-305, 224.46-320, 224.46330, and 224.46-580;
Review and approve all progress and final research reports on projects
authorized by KRS 224.46-305 and 224.46-320;
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;
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 research and pollution prevention technology
implementation efforts;
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;
Approve and release public statements relating to the progress and results of
pollution prevention programs and research;
Hire a technical advisor if deemed necessary; and
Approve the budget and expenditures of the center.
Effective: July 15, 2010
History: Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 370, effective July 15, 2010. -- Amended
1996 Ky. Acts ch. 194, sec. 60, effective July 15, 1996. -- Amended 1994 Ky. Acts
ch. 460, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1994. -- Created 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 166, sec. 2,
effective July 15, 1988.
Formerly codified as KRS 224.982.
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