Ohio v. Mass Realty, 2012-Ohio-146 (1st Dist. Ohio Jan. 18, 2012).

The Court held that Ohio EPA is not statutorily permitted to recover payroll costs, travel costs, or enforcement-related costs  under O.R.C. 3734.20(B).   To review the case, click here.

Guenther v. Springfield Township Trustees, 2012-Ohio-203 (2nd Dist. Ohio Jan. 20, 2012).

The Court held that the Township is immune from claims concerning the reconstruction of a drainage system that had become inadequate.   To read the case, click here.

Ohio EPA issues final Model General Permit for shale oil and gas well sites.

The general permit covers all operations involved in an oil and gas well site during the production phase of the well.  To review the Model General Permit, click here.

Obama Administration Releases Action Plan to Address Ocean Challenges.

The new plan also incorporates treatment of the Great Lakes. For more information, click here.