The Nuclear Regulatory Commission sends a special inspection team to the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Plant.

The team will investigate recent cracks in control rod drive mechanism nozzles discovered at the site.

American Municipal Power and Ohio DNR announce a carbon offsetting program at Shawnee State Forest.

The program will reforest approximately 25 acres.

Ohio EPA issues Covenant Not to Sue to Steelyard Commons.

Suzanne Fisher and Dave Nash of McMahon DeGulis represented Steelyard Commons through the VAP process.

EPA approves Ohio Surface Coal Mine.

EPA approved a Clean Water Act permit for the mine to be located in Tuscarawas County.

Ohio Department of Development announces new Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund.

Local governments and nonprofits may apply for grants of up to $200,000. Applications are due by April 9, 2010.

EPA awards Cincinnati $500,000 to reduce GHGs.

The City will use the funds to promote GHG reduction to people and businesses in the Cincinnati area.

Ohio EPA issues comments on the GHG Tailoring Rule.

While Ohio EPA supports limiting GHGs, the comments indicate that it would prefer legislation on the matter rather than regulating GHGs through the Clean Air Act.

In light of Sierra Club v. Korleski, Ohio EPA issues new guidance regarding the 10/year exemption for BAT.

Until the exemption is approved as part of Ohio’s SIP, Ohio EPA intends to evaluate new and modified sources on a case-by-case basis.