Thursday, December 17, 2009
EPA Releases Guidance to Help Federal Facilities Better Manage Stormwater
Administration hopes new policy will set example for private industry.
Ohio EPA announces new Surface Water Improvement Grants Program.
The new program aims to improve Ohio's rivers, streams, and communities. Certain stipulations apply for projects in Cuyahoga County. Deadline for submitting grant applications is February 15, 2010.
ARRA Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program Opportunity for State Government and Higher Education
One-page project summary due December 29, 2009.
Final phase of the Great Lakes Legacy Act set to begin.
The final phase includes cleanup of the Ashtabula River.
US EPA requests project proposals for restoring the Great Lakes.
Grants are funded through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
US EPA regulates HCFC with two new rules.
The new regulations are part of an attempt to protect ozone layer.
New draft policy addressing the NSPS time limits for correcting deviations.
The policy applies to deviations in temperature, oxygen, nitrogen and pressure at individual gas extraction wells.
New draft policy addressing NSPS deviations in individual wells.
The new policy affects temperature, oxygen, and nitrogen limitations.
Great Lakes Regional Collaboration Issues a Draft Mercury Emission Reduction Strategy
Available for public comment through January 12, 2010.
Ohio Legislature moves forward with transfer of water permitting authority of concentrated animal feeding facilities from Ohio EPA to the Ohio DOA
Both the Ohio House and Senate passed House Bill 363.
Ohio EPA is seeking input on the current solid waste landfill program.
Comments due December 31, 2009.
Proposed amendment made to JCARR regarding “Title V Permit Rules”
Public hearing to be held December 30.
Proposed Amendment to Ohio’s Control of volatile organic compound emissions from offset lithographic printing and letterpress printing facilities
Proposal made to JCARR. Public hearing to be held Wednesday, December 30, 2009.
Ohio EPA issues new policy regarding a volunteer’s response to the review of a no further action letter
The policy went into effect December 3, 2009.
US EPA proposes to withdraw Emission-Comparable Fuels Exclusion Under RCRA
Comments due January 22, 2010.
US EPA publishes new guidelines to control the discharge of pollutants from construction sites.
The new regulation will be effective February 1, 2010.
Friday, November 13, 2009
The Great Lakes Regional Collaboration issues a draft Mercury Emission Reduction Strategy
Public comments will be accepted on the draft through January 12, 2010.
Ohio Green Grants Workshop Scheduled for December 3
The event will be held at the Cedar Point Center on the Firelands Campus of Bowling Green State University in Huron.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Friends of Tim’s Ford v. Tenn. Valley Authority, 2009 WL 3673063 (6th Cir. November 6, 2009).
Plaintiffs allege procedural, aesthetic and recreational injuries, and the court considers whether the plaintiffs have standing.
PUCO directs FirstEnergy to submit an alternative compact fluorescent light bulb program
The new proposal is due by November 30, 2009.
Pike County to receive $250,000 to improve drinking water in the area
The funds come from a grant given by the Appalachian Regional Commission.
Ohio releases the 2009 Clean Ohio Report
This report highlights the initial accomplishments of the $400 million Clean Ohio Fund.
Requirements for Pharmaceutical Collection in Ohio
The guidelines aim to help governmental entities and private companies properly collect unused and expired prescriptions.
Ohio EPA refiled its new rule concerning VOC emissions from reinforced plastic composites production
The new rule is based on the MACT rule for reinforced plastic composites production operations and will apply statewide.
Ohio EPA Seeks Comments on Lake Erie Shoreline Projects
The public comment period ends November 24, 2009.
A and B Metal Recycling agrees to EPA order regarding stratospheric ozone
EPA cited A & B in 2008 for alleged violations of EPA regulations that require the recovery of ozone-depleting refrigerants.
Cleveland companies/owner sentenced in hazardous waste case
Criminal charges were brought in connection to the illegal disposal of hazardous wastes. The State of Ohio has also filed a civil action in the matter.
EPA Region 5 releases first air monitoring data from four schools in Ohio
The study aims to assess risks of long-term exposure.
EPA Picks Cleanup Plan for Copley Square Plaza Superfund Site
The plan addresses ground water contamination affecting approximately 30 homes in the Copley, Ohio area.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Ohio EPA Adopts New Storm Water Rules
Changes are clerical in nature and do not modify the current rule requirements.
PUCO schedules oral arguments on FirstEnergy compact fluorescent light bulb program
Oral arguments scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. at the PUCO Offices.
State awarded judgment in hazardous waste case
State will receive $14.7 million from the judgment against four Dayton defendants.
ERAC vacates all scheduled one hour de novo hearings and associated deadlines
Changes made pursuant to AEP Ohio, et al. v. Ohio, et. al., No. 09-CV-14494 (Franklin County Ct. Com. Pl. Oct. 9, 2009).
Ohio EPA announces environmental insurance program
Details new insurance program for contaminated property.
Recovery Act Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program
Approved application of federal stimulus money for energy-savings and efficiency.
Ohio EPA seeks comments on proposed antidegradation rule
Comment period extended until 60 days after a related stream mitigation rule is proposed.
Ohio EPA recommends changes to water quality standards
The proposed rule incorporates national methods for calculating water quality criteria for the protection of human health. Comment period extended until 60 days after a related stream mitigation rule is proposed.
Ohio EPA proposes draft rule concerning water quality certifications
Comment period extended until 60 days after a related stream mitigation rule is proposed.
Ohio EPA issues draft renewal of general NPDES permit
Renewal may potentially provide coverage to small sanitary discharge systems in Ohio. Comments due Friday, October 20, 2009.
Ohio EPA seeks comments on two draft general permits concerning small sewage treatment facilities
Comments welcome through Friday, October 30, 2009.
PUCO modifies rules for Ohio’s alternative energy portfolio standard
Modified rules implement Senate Bill 221, Ohio’s Electricity Law.
Ohio EPA moves to adopt the federal Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rules
Comments due Thursday, October 22, 2009.
Ohio EPA proposes to adopt the federal Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Comments accepted until Thursday, October 22, 2009.
U.S. EPA set to declare sole aquifer status
Aquifer located in Bryan, Ohio would be the sole source of drinking water for 9 counties in 3 states. Comments due Friday, November 6, 2009.
Ohio EPA proposes new solid waste and energy recovery facility rule
Rule would clarify permitting process for anaerobic digestion operations. Comments accepted until Friday, October 30, 2009.
Ohio EPA sets forth new rule on air pollution proclamations
Rule contains criteria for justifying air pollution “Alerts,” “Warnings,” and “Emergencies.”
Ford Motor Co. v. Michigan Consolidated Gas Go., 2009 WL 3190418 (E.D. Mich. 2009)
CERCLA cost recovery action discussing the interplay between §106 and §113.
Ashtabula River Corp. Group II v. Conrail, Inc., et al., No. 1:07 CV 3311 (N.D. Ohio 2009).
Case regarding non-governmental settlements and contribution protection under CERCLA §113.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Ashtabula v. Norfolk Southern Corp., 633 F.Supp.2d 519 (N.D. Ohio 2009).
CWA Suit brought by the City of Ashtabula regarding coal discharge into the Ashtabula River
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Ohio Appropriations Bill Sets New Time Frame for ERAC Appeals
Pertinent language located on page 1743 of the bill.
U.S. EPA Recognizes Air Quality Improvement in Ohio
EPA redesignates 14 Ohio counties to attainment of ozone standard
EPA region 5 now monitoring for air toxics at 15 schools
Monitoring program includes schools in 5 Ohio cities
Parents Protecting Children v. Korleski
Defines a "continuing program of installation" for a permit to install
State ex rel. Merrill v. Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources
Delineates ownership over the submerged bed of Lake Erie
Ohio EPA Announces Environmental Insurance Program
Explains new insurance program for contaminated property
Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Joint Solid Waste Mgt. Dist. v. Republic Waste Servs. of Ohio
Standing and Evidentiary Issues in ERAC Cases
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