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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Compliance Assistance Program

The Compliance Assistance Program exists to provide services that increase environmental knowledge and encourage behavioral changes. We do this to improve regulatory compliance, achieve exceptional performance and enhance the quality of Kentucky’s​ environment and communities. Below we have our training opportunities for both online and in-person learning. If you would like to request a specific training topic or attend one of our workshops, contact us today!​

Upcoming Events

January 8, 2026 - Annual Compliance Certification (ACC) and Semi-Annual Monitoring Report (SAMR) Workshop

This ​free class will help you:
  • understand the rules in your facility's air permit.
  • fill out the required forms.
  • learn how to do any math needed for your reports.
In the afternoon, you can sit down with staff from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to get one-on-one help with your specific permit.​

More details coming soon!


Self-Paced Online Learning
Functional AreaDescriptionModule Title
Air Quality

​​This module provides a walkthrough of submitting the Annual Compliance Certification (ACC) and Semi-Annual Monitoring Report (SAMR) electronically using EEC eForms.​​
Air Quality

​​This video walks you through determining the type of air permit you might need, and provides a general overview the paperwork and forms needed to fill out an air permit. ​

​​Air Quality Permits: Understanding What They Are and How to Get One​
Simplifying Compliance

​​A short video on how to navigate EEC eForms. 

​​How to Navigate EEC eForms Account​
Air Quality

This video provides a general introduction of air quality, including air pollution, the Clean Air Act and state and federal regulations.​

​​Introduction to Air Quality​
Waste Management

​This video provides an explanation of solid waste regulations, overview of different kinds of waste, and infromation on landfills. ​

​​Introduction to Solid Waste​
Water Quality

​This video provides a general introduction of the Clean Air Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, as well as state and federal regulations. ​​

​​Introduction to the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act​​​
Air Quality

​​This is an interactive video walking through calculating potential to emit (PTE) e​missons.​

​​Potential to Emit (PTE) Practice Exercises​​
Air Quality

​​This informational video walks through the different sections of a general air permit and discusses the different methods of required recordkeeping practices. ​

​​Understanding Your Air Permit and Required Recordkeeping ​
Waste Management

​​This video takes a look into universal waste, what is classified as universal waste, and how to properly dispose of it. ​
Waste Management

​​This video dives deeper into waste regulations and why they were created. ​
Simplifying Compliance

​​This self-paced learning module explains the Annual Compliance Certification (ACC) reporting requirements and how to accurately calculate and submit the required data.

​Water Quality

​This video gives an overview of how to create a central data exchange account which is used for NetDMR. ​

​How to Create a CDX Account ​
Simplifying Compliance

​​This short video provides instrctions for creating a new EEC eForms Account.​

​How to Create a EEC eForms​ Account 

​Water Quality

​This video walks through the process of entering discharge monitoring report data into the EPA's reporting database, CDX.

​How to Enter DMR Data​
Simplifying Compliance​
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​​This module explains the Semi-Annual Monitoring Report (SAMR) reporting requirements, the data it must include and how and when to submit. 

Helpful Recording​s​​​​

​Need help?

​E-mail envhelp@ky.govor call the Help Desk: 502-782-6189​​​​

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Frankfort, KY 40601    

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