| 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,
2018 and continuing through September 30, 2018 open burning is prohibited in
Oldham County.
All questions concerning Open Burning should be addressed to the KY Division
of Air Quality at 502-782-6592 or via email at burnlaw@ky.gov. Additional
information can also be found on the Department for Environmental Protection
website at: http://air.ky.gov/Pages/OpenBurning.aspx.
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. |
