Ohio law requires Ohio EPA to prepare a state solid waste management plan (State Plan) to reduce Ohio’s reliance on landfills for waste disposal and establish objectives for waste reduction, recycling, reuse, and minimization. Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Rule 3745-27-90 establishes the basic requirements that Ohio’s 52 solid waste management districts (SWMDs) must fulfill in their local solid waste management plans consistent with the goals of the State Plan, Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Section 3734.53, and the format prescribed by the director of Ohio EPA that SWMDs use to prepare their local plans.
Why is this rule being proposed?
The agency is reviewing this rule for the five-year review requirement pursuant to ORC Section 106.03. Ohio EPA is considering filing this rule without changes and is seeking input from stakeholders on this approach.
What information is the Agency seeking?
The Agency is seeking comments from interested stakeholders (public, local officials, industry sectors, other state agencies, consultants, and environmental organizations) who may be impacted by these rule revisions. General comments and specific factual information are welcome.
In addition to the draft rule amendments, Ohio EPA is also seeking comments and feedback on the draft Common Sense Initiative (CSI) Business Impact Analysis (BIA) form, which is being released with these draft rules during interested party review.
What is the rulemaking schedule?
At this time, the Agency is soliciting input on these draft rule revisions. Ohio EPA is required by section 121.39(D) of the Revised Code to contact potentially affected parties prior to adopting rule changes. At the close of the interested party comment period, the Agency will review the comments and make necessary changes to the rules. The Agency will then file proposed rules with the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review, the Legislative Service Commission, and the Secretary of State.
What does this rule cover?
Ohio law requires Ohio EPA to prepare a state solid waste management plan (State Plan) to reduce Ohio’s reliance on landfills for waste disposal and establish objectives for waste reduction, recycling, reuse, and minimization. Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Rule 3745-27-90 establishes the basic requirements that Ohio’s 52 solid waste management districts (SWMDs) must fulfill in their local solid waste management plans consistent with the goals of the State Plan, Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Section 3734.53, and the format prescribed by the director of Ohio EPA that SWMDs use to prepare their local plans.
Why is this rule being proposed?
The agency is reviewing this rule for the five-year review requirement pursuant to ORC Section 106.03. Ohio EPA is considering filing this rule without changes and is seeking input from stakeholders on this approach.
What information is the Agency seeking?
The Agency is seeking comments from interested stakeholders (public, local officials, industry sectors, other state agencies, consultants, and environmental organizations) who may be impacted by these rule revisions. General comments and specific factual information are welcome.
In addition to the draft rule amendments, Ohio EPA is also seeking comments and feedback on the draft Common Sense Initiative (CSI) Business Impact Analysis (BIA) form, which is being released with these draft rules during interested party review.
What is the rulemaking schedule?
At this time, the Agency is soliciting input on these draft rule revisions. Ohio EPA is required by section 121.39(D) of the Revised Code to contact potentially affected parties prior to adopting rule changes. At the close of the interested party comment period, the Agency will review the comments and make necessary changes to the rules. The Agency will then file proposed rules with the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review, the Legislative Service Commission, and the Secretary of State.
How can I get more information?
Copies of this fact sheet, BIA form and the draft rules are on the Division of Materials and Waste Management website at: https://epa.ohio.gov/divisions-and-offices/materials-and-waste-management/regulations/interested-party-review.
For more information about these draft rules, please contact:
Lindsey Grimm at lindsey.grimm@epa.ohio.gov.
Please submit comments below. Comments on the draft rules must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 22, 2026.
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