OPEN BURN BAN BEGINS MAY 1ST

April 24, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Due to being designated by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency as
“non-attainment” air quality for ozone and particulate matter because pollution
levels have exceeded those permitted by the Clean Air Act, beginning May 1,
2017 and continuing until September 30, 2017 open burning is prohibited in
Oldham County.

All questions concerning Open Burning should be addressed to the KY Division
of Air Quality at 1-888 BURN LAW (287-6529) or at www.air.ky.gov and click on
Open Burning.

Violating state air quality regulations could result in a fine of up to $25,000 per
day.

Attached is Page 6 of the Oldham County Open Burn Ordinance that references
what kind of burning is allowed in Oldham County during the ban. The complete
ordinance can be found on the county’s website at www.oldhamcountyky.gov.
Scroll to the bottom of the front page and click on Code of Ordinances. Then
click on Title IX: General Regulations, Chapter 92, Fires and Smoking.