8:00 a.m.            
Registration and Continental Breakfast with Sponsors

8:30 a.m.    
Welcome and Program Overview 
Clay Larkin, Partner, Dentons

8:35 a.m.      
EPA: What’s the New Direction Under the Trump Administration  
Katie Butler, Water Division Director for Region 4, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 
Join this session for an insightful keynote address exploring the new direction of the Environmental Protection Agency under the Trump Administration. This session will provide an overview of the administration's environmental priorities, policy shifts, and regulatory changes. Katie will discuss the implications of these changes for EPA Region 4 and the broader national landscape, highlighting key initiatives and strategic goals. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how the agency is adapting to new leadership and the potential impacts on environmental protection efforts. This keynote is essential for anyone seeking to navigate the evolving environmental regulatory environment and understand its implications for regional and national stakeholders.

9:30 a.m.        
Kentucky Air Quality Update
Bradley Strait, Senior Managing Associate, Dentons 
Michael Kennedy, PE, Director, Division for Air Quality, Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection
With a large number of proposed and finalized new regulations from EPA, this session will update you on the latest changes from EPA and the state Division for Air Quality and will inform you of the status of state challenges to the new rules and regulations. We will also discuss the state's response and implementation strategies for federal rules and regulations that have been finalized.

10:30 a.m.    
Break with Sponsors

10:45 a.m.        
The Future of Greenhouse Gas Regulations for Kentucky’s Industrial Sector
John Colebrook, Principal Consultant, Trinity Consultants
Maren Seibold, Managing Consultant, Trinity Consultants 
Recent federal actions, including EPA’s rescission of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Endangerment Finding and the rollback of climate related regulatory programs, signal a significant shift in the federal government’s role in GHG regulation. While these changes primarily affect nationwide climate policy, they also raise important questions for Kentucky facilities regarding stationary source permitting and compliance under the Clean Air Act. This session examines the current status of federal GHG related rulemaking and its implications for Kentucky’s industrial sector, with a focus on air permitting considerations for new and modified sources. Topics include the continued applicability of Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permitting, how GHGs are treated in Best Available Control Technology (BACT) evaluations, and how permitting strategies may evolve as federal policy priorities change. The discussion will also address how Kentucky regulators and permit applicants are responding to increased uncertainty surrounding federal GHG authority. Although Kentucky does not implement state specific GHG programs, many industrial facilities operate in regional, national, and international markets where climate related requirements and expectations persist. Attendees will gain insight into how federal deregulation intersects with broader policy, economic, and market forces that continue to influence long term planning and compliance strategies for Kentucky industry.

11:45 a.m.    
Lunch with Sponsors

12:45 p.m.    
Permit Appeal Processess for Kentucky Environmental Permits
Jennifer Cave, Attorney, Stites & Harbison, PLLC 
Sean Alteri, Senior Environmental Engineer, East Kentucky Power Cooperative 
This program will discuss the two primary avenues available to permittees to achieve the "perfect permit"--the public comment process and the permit appeal process. The presentation will discuss the rules governing both approaches and will provide valuable strategies and real-world tips for optimizing your permit outcome.

1:45 p.m.         
Protecting Groundwater While Protecting Your Business: What You Need to Know About Kentucky Groundwater Protection Plans
Sarah P. Jarboe, Attorney, English Lucas Priest & Owsley, LLP 
Joye Beth Spinks, Attorney, English Lucas Priest & Owsley, LLP 
Samantha Belhasen, Environmental Health & Safety Specialist, EnSafe, Inc. 
Kentucky’s Groundwater Protection Plan (GPP) requirements impose unique and often overlooked obligations on facilities whose activities present a potential risk to groundwater. This session will provide a practical overview of when a GPP is required under Kentucky law, exclusions to the requirement, the distinction between generic and site-specific plans, and key components of a successful plan. The presentation will highlight the features that distinguish Kentucky’s GPP program from more familiar federal or state environmental planning

2:45 p.m.    
Break with Sponsors

3:00 p.m.         
EPCRA and TRI Reporting 101
Jordan Lee, Associate, Stites & Harbison, PLLC 
What is EPCRA? What is TRI? When do I have to report? Why is this a thing? This presentation will provide a broad overview of EPCRA and TRI reporting requirements in easy-to-understand language, along with practical tips and general compliance guidance to help you achieve and maintain compliance at your facility.

3:45 p.m.    
Environmental Compliance Overview – An Intro for New Practitioners or a Recap for Busy Experienced Professionals 
Kenton Hall, Business Lead/Project Manager, EnSafe, Inc. 
This session provides a broad overview of key U.S. and State environmental regulations affecting industrial facilities.Topics include KPDES/NPDES programs, waste management, and air permitting. This presentation discusses common pitfalls, renewal and reporting timelines, and best practices.

4:30 p.m.  
Day One Adjourns

8:00 a.m.            
Registration and Continental Breakfast with Sponsors

8:30 a.m.        
Legislative and Policy Overview 
Kate Shanks, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, Kentucky Chamber

8:45 a.m.     
Energy and Environment Cabinet Update 
John Lyons, Deputy Secretary, Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet 
Gain timely insights into the latest priorities, policies, and regulatory developments shaping Kentucky’s environmental landscape during this featured update from the Energy and Environment Cabinet. Presented by the Secretary or Deputy Secretary, this session will provide a high-level overview of key initiatives, recent legislative and regulatory changes, and emerging issues impacting permitting, compliance, and reporting across the Commonwealth. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the Cabinet’s strategic direction and practical considerations for navigating evolving environmental requirements in Kentucky.

9:45 a.m. 
Break with Sponsors

10:00 a.m.        
Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk...How to Determine When a Release is Reportable Under Federal, State, and Local Rules
Jennifer Cave, Attorney, Stites & Harbison, PLLC 
Corinne M. Greenberg, EHS Manager, ECKART America 
There has been a spill at your facility. What do you do next?  This presentation will help you determine whether the spill is reportable under federal, state, or local requirements through a series of case studies of real-world spill events.  In addition to spill reporting, this presentation will provide tips for responding to and managing spills at your facility and for dealing with emergency responders who may show up offering aid.

11:00 a.m.        
Confronting Issues in Water Permitting 
Clay Larkin, Partner, Dentons
This presentation will provide an overview of legal and regulatory developments associated with the various water-related permits which might be required at your facility. Updates will be provided regarding the scope of waters subject to permitting requirements, and new developments at the state and federal level impacting NPDES/KPDES permits, Section 404 permits, and Section 401 water quality certifications. The presentation will also cover state-specific programs such as Kentucky water withdrawal permits and groundwater protection plans.  

12:00 p.m.    
Lunch with Sponsors

1:00 p.m.             
The Future of Nuclear Energy in Kentucky 
Kenya Stump, Executive Director, Kentucky Office of Energy Policy 
Emily Williams, CEO, Geenex
Global Laser Enrichment (invited)
Moderator: TBA
As manufacturing, data infrastructure, and reshoring drive steep increases in electricity demand in Kentucky and across the broader PJM region, utilities, policymakers and developers are increasingly evaluating firm, dispatchable generation to ensure long-term reliability and economic competitiveness. Advanced nuclear is becoming a central part of that conversation. This panel brings together industry leaders to explore how next-generation nuclear projects are identified, evaluated, and positioned for successful permitting and deployment. Drawing on real-world experience, panelists will discuss the critical siting factors that determine project viability, including transmission capacity and interconnection strategy, water access, environmental considerations, community alignment, and regulatory coordination.

The discussion will also examine how Kentucky is uniquely positioned to compete in the emerging advanced nuclear landscape, highlighting its regulatory environment, workforce, existing energy infrastructure, and the role of generation and transmission cooperatives. Panelists will share perspectives on how early-stage development and thoughtful siting can de-risk projects, support responsible growth, and attract long-term investment to the Commonwealth. Attendees will leave with a practical, forward-looking understanding of what it will take for Kentucky to play a leading role in the future of nuclear energy development.

1:45 p.m.             
GHG Reporting 101: Required, Optional, or Somewhere in Between?
Erek Hansen, Environmental Consultant, Trinity Consultants 
As federal greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting requirements are reduced or eliminated, many manufacturers are reassessing when GHG reporting is voluntary, required, or driven by business or stakeholder expectations rather than regulations. This session provides a practical, facility level overview of GHG emissions quantification and reporting in a post federal mandate environment. The presentation begins with a review of the non federal drivers that continue to shape GHG disclosure decisions, including customer and supply chain requirements, investor and lender expectations, corporate sustainability commitments, and emerging state level climate disclosure laws such as California’s SB 253 and SB 261. The session then focuses on practical approaches for developing reliable Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions inventories using established frameworks such as the GHG Protocol and ISO standards. Participants will also learn how life cycle assessment (LCA) concepts can be applied to screen and prioritize Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions categories, manage data gaps, and improve inventory credibility over time. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to build and maintain a defensible GHG inventory that supports business decision making, stakeholder communication, and long term sustainability planning, regardless of whether reporting is formally required.

2:30 p.m.        
Meet with the Regulators 
Jarrod Bell, Director, Division of Enforcement, Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection 
Tony Hatton, Commissioner, Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection 
Michael Kennedy, PE, Director, Division for Air Quality, Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection 
Sarah Marshall, Director, Division of Water, Kentucky Department of Environmental Protection 
Brian Osterman, Director, Division of Waste Management, Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection 
Moderator, Clay Larkin, Partner, Dentons

3:45 p.m.
29th Kentucky Environmental Permitting and Reporting Conference Adjourns