How do I use the regulations chart? First, know the title for the regulation(s) you are interested in. The chart is organized by title. For example, if you are interested in water regulations scroll through the chart until you find Title 401. Then find the regulation by the rest of the number or by the name of the regulation.
Where do I find the text for a regulation? On the regulations chart, each regulation is listed by number. Click on "View" to see more information about the regulation. At the bottom of the view page is a link to the regulation posted on the Legislative Research Commission (LRC) Administrative Regulations Web site. Regulations are also printed in the Kentucky Administrative Register.
What if there is not a link to click on? It may take a few days for the draft version of the regulation filed with the LRC to post on the LRC Web site. Therefore, there may not be an electronic version to link to. Check back in a couple days or ask the contact for assistance. If you are registered to receive regulations on the topic, you should receive notice by e-mail or by mail (depending on your preference) within five days of filing. See KRS 13A.270 (3).
Who promulgates regulations? There are several agencies within the Energy and Environment Cabinet and the Public Protection Cabinet that promulgate regulations. Look at the list of titles for a list of agencies.
What is the Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee (ARRS)? ARRS is a standing committee made up of eight legislators (four each from the House and Senate) that meets monthly throughout the year to review and adopt administrative regulations. ARRS reviews and adopts regulations before they receive a second hearing from a subject matter committee.
What steps does a regulation go through during promulgation? At a minimum it takes about 3.5 months to promulgate a regulation, but it can take up to one year. For various promulgation timelines, click on the links below:
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How do I sign up to receive regulations? The easiest way is to use the RegWatch system to sign up to receive regulations and regulation notices. You may also contact an agency directly and ask to be placed on the notification list for the topic you are interested in.
What is an emergency regulation? An emergency regulation (also called an E-reg) is highlighted in red on the LRC Web site. An E-reg becomes effective as soon as the governor signs it. It is then effective for six months. Typically an agency files an ordinary regulation at the same time an E-reg is filed. This allows the ordinary regulation to take effect by the time the E-reg expires. E-regs are filed when an agency cannot wait for the promulgation process to finish.
How do I comment on a regulation? Each regulation filed has a public comment page with instructions for commenting. The page includes the public hearing date, the public comment deadline and the agency contact who receives the comments. You cannot use this Web site to comment on regulations.
Why are some public hearings cancelled? Those wishing to attend a public hearing must notify the agency no later than five workdays prior to the date of the scheduled public hearing. If no one notifies the agency of their intent to attend, the hearing may be cancelled.
