The Division for Air Quality is the state agency primarily responsible for enforcing the state and federal air quality standards in the commonwealth of Kentucky with the goal of protecting public health and welfare.
To achieve that goal, the division operates a multi-faceted program with staff performing separate but interrelated tasks. The Division for Air Quality is organized as follows:
Director's Office
Telephone: 502-573-3382; FAX: 502-573-3787
John S. Lyons, director
E-mail: john.lyons@ky.gov
Diana J. Andrews, assistant director
E-mail: diana.andrews@ky.gov
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Staff
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Field Operations Branch
Phone: 502-573-3382; FAX: 502-573-3787
Kevin Flowers, manager
E-mail: kevin.flowers@ky.gov
Robbin Edwards, complaints coordinator
E-mail: robbin.edwards@ky.gov
Branch Responsibilities
- Inspect air emission sources.
- Operate air quality monitors.
- Enforce state and federal air quality regulations.
- Initiate enforcement action against violators of air quality regulations.
- Receive and investigate air quality complaints.
- Maintain and update department computer records concerning citizen complaints, release reporting and emergency response.
- Provide technical assistance and training to the regulated community and the general public.
- Inspect asbestos removals and schools' asbestos-management practices.
Field Support Section
Parker H. Moore, supervisor; E-mail: parker.moore@ky.gov
Responsibilities
- Certify asbestos-abatement professionals.
- Review schools' asbestos management plans.
- Review facilities' risk-management plans for hazardous chemicals.
- Certify that tank trucks do not leak.
Environmental Emergency, 24-Hour; 502-564-2380 or 800-928-2380
Air Quality Regional Offices and Boundaries
ASHLAND
Karen Deskins, supervisor Bath, Boyd, Bracken, Carter, Elliott,
1550 Wolohan Drive, Suite 1 Fleming, Greenup, Lawrence, Lewis,
Ashland, KY 41102-8942 Mason, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan,
Telephone: 606-929-5285 Robertson and Rowan counties
FAX: 606-928-1267
E-mail: karen.deskins@ky.gov
BOWLING GREEN
Troy Tabor, supervisor Adair, Allen, Barren, Butler,
1508 Westen Ave. Cumberland, Edmonson, Green, Hart,
Bowling Green, KY 42104-3356 LaRue, Logan, Marion, Metcalfe,
Telephone: 270-746-7475 Monroe, Simpson, Taylor, Todd and
FAX: 270-746-7865 Warren counties
E-mail: troy.tabor@ky.gov
FLORENCE
Clay Redmond, supervisor Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin,
8020 Veterans Memorial Drive, Ste 110 Grant, Harrison, Henry, Kenton,
Florence, KY 41042 Nicholas, Owen, Pendleton and
Telephone: 859-525-4923 Trimble counties
FAX: 859-525-4157
E-mail: clay.redmond@ky.gov
FRANKFORT
Constance (Connie) Coy, supervisor Anderson, Bourbon, Bullitt, Clark,
663 Teton Trail Estill, Fayette, Franklin, Garrard,
Frankfort, KY 4060l-1758 Hardin, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer,
Telephone: 502-564-3358 Nelson, Oldham, Powell, Scott,
FAX: 502-564-5043 Shelby, Spencer, Washington and
E-mail: constance.coy@ky.gov Woodford counties
HAZARD
Greg Ratliff, supervisor Breathitt, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson,
233 Birch St., Suite 2 Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin,
Hazard, KY 41701-2179 Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike and
Telephone: 606-435-6022 Wolfe counties
FAX: 606-435-6025
E-mail: greg.ratliff@ky.gov
LONDON
Mike Hannon, supervisor Bell, Boyle, Casey, Clay, Clinton,
875 S. Main Street Jackson, Knox, Laurel, Lincoln,
London, KY 40741 McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle,
Telephone: 606-330-2080 Russell, Wayne and Whitley
FAX: 606-330-2097 counties
E-mail: mike.hannon@ky.gov
OWENSBORO
Pat Barker, supervisor Breckinridge, Daviess, Grayson,
3032 Alvey Park Drive, W., Suite 700 Hancock, Henderson, Hopkins,
Owensboro, KY 42303-2191 Meade, McLean, Muhlenberg,
Telephone: 270-687-7304 Ohio, Union and Webster counties
FAX: 270-687-7204
E-mail: pat.barker@ky.gov
PADUCAH
Betsy Ryan, supervisor Ballard, Caldwell, Calloway,
130 Eagle Nest Drive Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden,
Paducah, KY 42003-9435 Fulton, Graves, Hickman,
Telephone: 270-898-8468 Livingston, Lyon, McCracken,
FAX: 270-898-8640 Marshall and Trigg counties
E-mail: betsy.ryan@ky.gov
NOTE: The air quality program for Jefferson County is administered by the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District, 850 Barret Ave., Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40204-1745, telephone: 502-574-6000 and FAX: 502-574-5306.
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Permit Review Branch
Telephone: 502-573-3382; FAX: 502-573-3787
Ralph Gosney, manager; E-mail: ralph.gosney@ky.gov
Tom Adams, P.E., technical consultant;
E-mail: tom.adams@ky.gov
Sreenivas Kesaraju, P.E., technical consultant;
E-mail: sreenivas.kesaraju@ky.gov
Section Supervisors
Branch Responsibilities
- Review applications from sources requiring permits to discharge pollutants into the ambient air in Kentucky.
- Assists companies subject to state and/or federal air quality regulations by providing guidance during pre-application meetings. Issues permits that include all significant emission points and specify conditions under which a company may operate. For major sources, a 30-day public comment period is provided on draft permit determinations.
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NOTE: Asbestos removals, renovations and demolitions in Jefferson County are regulated by the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District, 850 Barret Ave., Louisville, KY 40204-1745, telephone: 502-574-6000 and FAX: 502-574-5306.
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Technical Services Branch
Telephone: 502-573-3382; FAX 502-573-3787
Sean Alteri, manager; E-mail: sean.alteri@ky.gov
Section Supervisors
Branch Responsibilities
- Plan, support operation of the air monitoring network, maintain data acquisition network.
- Observe and evaluate tests performed on air pollution sources to determine compliance with air emission standards.
- Conduct quality assurance programs for ambient and in-stack continuous emission monitoring (CEM) systems.
- Prepare and issue the Kentucky Ambient Air Quality Annual Report. Oversee the Air Quality Index (AQI) (800-AIR-IN-KY).
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Program Planning and Administration Branch
Telephone: 502-573-3382; FAX: 502-573-3787
Lona M. Brewer, manager; E-mail: lona.brewer@ky.gov
Martin Luther, environmental scientist II; E-mail: martin.luther@ky.gov
Section Supervisors
Branch Responsibilities
- Prepare the State Implementation Plan (SIP) to achieve and maintain national and state air quality standards.
- Draft and process air pollution control regulations.
- Monitor progress toward achieving the division's objectives.
- Measure trends in the reduction of emissions and improvement in air quality.
- Prepare and monitor the division's air quality management plan.
- Evaluate division programs and recommend necessary improvements.
- Prepare and monitor federal grants and division budgets.
- Coordinate administrative functions for the division.
- Prepare and issue emissions inventory reports.
