Kentucky Public Service Commission


Training

2024

Public Service Commission Water Training

KRS 74.020(8) requires newly appointed water district commissioners to complete 12 hours of training that is either provided or conducted by the Public Service Commission within 12 months of their initial appointment.

The 2024 December Water Commissioners Training location has been changed to the Kentucky State Transportation Cabinet building

Cost of Attendance
  • $75/person
  • Fees can be applied to any training occurring in the year but not transferable to the following calendar year.

Training DatesFormatHours Of CreditLocationRegistration Deadline
March 19-20, 2024Two day training12Blue Lick State Resort ParkMarch 4, 2024
April 23-24, 2024Two day training12Lake Barkley State ParkApril 8, 2024
June 18-19, 2024Two day training12Carter Caves State ParkJune 3, 2024
July 23-24, 2024 Two day training 12 Towne Place Suites, Owensboro, KY July 8, 2024
September 24-25, 2024Two day training12Pine Mountain State ParkSeptember 9, 2024
December 3-4, 2024Two day training12Kentucky State Transportation Cabinet buildingNovember 18, 2024

Who Needs Training?
  • Newly appointed water district commissioners are required to complete 12 hours of PSC administered water training within 12 months of appointment.
  • Returning water district commissioners who make more than $3,600 annually are required to complete 6 hours of PSC or PSC approved training per year.
  • Operators may receive up to 12.75 hours total for DOW Continuing Education Credits.
  • Fees can be applied to any training occurring in the year but not transferable to the following calendar year.
  • If you have any further questions consult KRS 74.020.
Topics Covered at PSC Training
  • Basic duties and responsibilities of water district commissioners
  • Review of PSC Jurisdiction
  • Statutory and Regulatory Requirements of Districts and their Commissioners
  • Infrastructure Management & Preservation
  • Commissioner ethics laws & standards of conduct
  • Ratemaking basics and current topics of interest
  • Fraud prevention and internal controls
  • Review of inspection process
  • Review of water loss statutes and regulations
  • Requirements of the Kentucky Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act
  • Cybersecurity
  • Operator training and retention
  • Consumer services
For any questions or concerns, please email: pscwatertraining@ky.gov
  1. Organization and Gas Rule Update - PHMSA
  2. Control Room Management - PHMSA
  3. Reporting Requirements - PHMSA
  4. DIMP Final Rule - PHMSA
  5. DIMP Knowledge Records - PHMSA
  6. SIF & SHRIMP - Gerry Lee
  7. Public Awareness - Joe Mataich
  8. DIRT - Annmarie Robertson
  9. Private Virtual Dirt - Tim Vaughn
  10. DIRT An Operators Perspective - Tim Owen.pdf
  11. Onshore Gas Gathering - PHMSA
  12. Lessons Learned - Ron Six