What does Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Chapter 3745-27 cover?
The MSWLF rules in OAC Chapter 3745-27 address applicability, exclusions, definitions, siting, design, permitting, licensing, construction, explosive gas monitoring, closure, and post-closure care.
The MSWLF operational rules and ground water monitoring rules migrated to OAC Chapter 3745-535 in 2024 and 2026, respectively. DMWM is now proposing to migrate the following MSWLF program rules to OAC Chapter 3745-535: 3745-27-01, 3745-27-02, 3745-27-03, 3745-27-04, 3745-27-05, 3745-27-06, 3745-27-07, 3745-27-08, 3745-27-09, 3745-27-11, 3745-27-12, 3745-27-14, 3745-27-15, 3745-27-16, 3745-27-17, 3745-27-18, 3745-27-20
Why are the rules being sent out for Early Stakeholder Outreach?
The first step in the rulemaking process is for Ohio EPA to identify if a rule needs to be amended, rescinded, or created. This interested party notification and request for information will allow for early feedback for the agency to consider in this rulemaking.
What changes are being considered?
The Division of Materials and Waste Management (DMWM) is reviewing this rule for the five-year review requirement pursuant to ORC Section 106.03. DMWM is considering the following changes and is seeking input from stakeholders on this approach:
Incorporating or referencing statutory changes that have occurred since the last five-year review, updating citations and references, incorporating guidance and policy, and maintaining consistency with rule writing guidelines.
Reorganizing into program and multi-program chapters. Reorganizing will result in opportunities for wording clarifications.
Who will be regulated by the rules?
OAC Chapter 3745-27 applies to owners and operators of licensed and closed municipal solid waste landfills.
What is the rulemaking schedule?
After consideration of stakeholder input, Ohio EPA will prepare a draft version of the rule for interested party review and comment.
Written comments will be accepted through close of business April 30, 2026. Please submit input below.
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