401 KAR 53:010. Ambient air quality standards

Section 1. Ambient Air Quality Standards. The primary and secondary ambient air quality standards for sulfur oxides, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, lead, hydrogen sulfide, gaseous fluorides, total fluorides, and odors are specified in Appendix A of this administrative regulation. Measurements shall be made by methods and frequency specified in Section 2 of this administrative regulation. Section 2. Methods of Measurement. For those air contaminants for which there are state ambient air quality standards that are the same as the national ambient air quality standards, measurements shall be made in accordance with 40 C.F.R. Parts 50 and 53. For other air contaminants for which there are state ambient air quality standards, measurements shall be made according to this administrative regulation, reference methods, or equivalent methods. The frequency of measurements for all air contaminants shall be prescribed by the cabinet, in accordance with 40 C.F.R. Parts 50 and 53, 401 KAR 50:015, or this administrative regulation. Section 3. Within sixty (60) days of promulgation or revision of any primary or secondary ambient air quality standard by the U.S. EPA, the cabinet shall initiate proceedings to promulgate or review this administrative regulation in conformance with the federal ambient air quality standards. Section 4. Appendix A. Ambient Air Quality Standards.