Public Hearings
Public hearing notices for promulgations of administrative regulation amendments are listed below. These notices comply with the notification requirements of KRS Chapter 13A and will be removed once an administrative regulation completes the promulgation process.
There are no public hearings at this time.
Permit Conferences
June 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET: Proposed Phillip Harris Quarry
A permit conference will be held June 16, 2025 from 5 - 7 p.m. Eastern time to allow public comment on the proposed Phillip Harris Quarry in Pulaski County. To provide ample opportunity for all those interested in attending, two options are available. These include:
In person:
Energy & Environment Cabinet
300 Sower Blvd
Frankfort, KY 40601
Teleconference (attend in person to participate in the teleconference):
Pulaski County Public Library (space is limited)*
304 South Main St
Somerset, KY 42501
Additional comments can be submitted in writing within 10 days of the conference to:
Director - Sheri Mullins
Department for Natural Resources
300 Sower Blvd
Frankfort, KY 40601
The purpose of the conference is to allow those who are interested the opportunity to provide oral or written statements or relevant information to the Department of Natural Resource/Division of Mine Reclamation and Enforcement regarding the permit application submitted by Phillip Harris Quarry to construct and operate a quarry in Pulaski County.
For questions, contact Non-Coal, Explosives and Blasting Branch Advisor Cassie Mahoney at 502-782-1051, DMRE Assistant Director Jay Cunningham at 502-782-6591, or DMRE Director Sheri Mullins at 502-782-6719.
401 Water Quality Certifications
DNR reviews and issues Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certifications associated with surface coal mining activities (refer to Advisory Notice 07-01). Public notices for 401 Water Quality Certifications issued by DNR are listed below. To receive an electronic copy of notices or to receive notices by standard mail, e-mail Thomas Barbour with the desired method of notification.
There are no public notices at this time.