Hazardous Materials Section

The Hazardous Materials section is charged with the primary responsibility of protecting lives and property.  We respond to emergency situations involving accidental and deliberate (sabotage, terrorism, etc.) releases of hazardous materials.  We assist federal, state and local agencies, in the assessments and mitigations of dangerous situations. 

Second, we conduct safety training courses for various entities in the proper handling, storage and transportation of hazardous materials.  We also inspect facilities processing these materials and perform inspections on the vehicles that are used to transport hazardous materials. 

Also, this section issues licenses pertaining to the installation of both above ground storage tanks and underground storage tanks, issues permits for the placement of tanks, licenses for LP (Liquefied Petroleum) gas businesses and reviews the plans for refurbished facilities, both individual and tank farm modules, to make sure they meet the current codes.  Testing to determine the qualifications as an installer of hazardous material apparatus is administered once a month in our office.  Our field staff are certified hazardous material technicians and CFEI (Certified Fire and Explosion Investigators) certified and are considered among the best in the commonwealth.

Harry Rucker
Chief Hazardous Materials Inspector
harry.rucker@ky.gov

Shawnna McMichael
Administrative Specialist
LP Gas License and UST Certification Specialist
shawnna.mcmichael@ky.gov

Robin Durham
Office Support Specialist
Permit and UST Certification Specialist
robin.durham@ky.gov