DDAGW has reviewed 3745-81-50 through 3745-81-55 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) to satisfy the five-year rule review requirements of section 106.03 and 106.031 of the Ohio Revised Code. These rules set forth the requirements for monitoring total coliform.
Why are these rules being sent out for Early Stakeholder Outreach?
The first step in the rule-making process is for Ohio EPA to identify that a rule needs to be amended, rescinded, or created. Ohio EPA has added an additional step to ensure stakeholders are brought into the rule process as early as possible. This additional interested party notification and request for information will allow for early feedback before the rule language has been developed by the agency.
What changes are being considered?
Ohio EPA is considering proposing rules 3745-81-50, -51, and -52 as “amend” with the following changes:
· Updating outdated references and links.
· Correcting grammar and formatting.
· Adding language to align with federal requirements.
· Removing monitoring postponement.
3745-81-53, -54, and -55 are being proposed as “no change”.
Who is regulated by these rules?
This rule applies to all Ohio public water systems.
What is the rulemaking schedule?
After the evaluation of early stakeholder feedback, this rule package will be sent to interested party review. After incorporating interested party comments, Ohio EPA will start the rule filing process required by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR).
How can I provide input?
The agency is seeking stakeholder input on these rules. When preparing your comments, be sure to:
· explain your views as clearly as possible;
· describe any assumptions used;
· provide any technical information and/or data used to support your views;
· explain how you arrived at your estimate for potential burdens, benefits or costs;
· provide specific examples to illustrate your views; and
· offer alternatives.
What input is the agency seeking?
The following questions may help guide you as you develop your comments.
· Is the general regulatory framework proposed the most appropriate? Should the agency consider any alternative framework?
· What options are available for improving the existing rules?
· Are there considerations the agency should take into account when updating the existing rules?
· Is there any information or data the agency should be aware of when developing program concepts or rule language?
How can I get more information?
Information is available on the Ohio EPA Division of Surface Water website:
What does OAC Chapter 3745-81 cover?
DDAGW has reviewed 3745-81-50 through 3745-81-55 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) to satisfy the five-year rule review requirements of section 106.03 and 106.031 of the Ohio Revised Code. These rules set forth the requirements for monitoring total coliform.
Why are these rules being sent out for Early Stakeholder Outreach?
The first step in the rule-making process is for Ohio EPA to identify that a rule needs to be amended, rescinded, or created. Ohio EPA has added an additional step to ensure stakeholders are brought into the rule process as early as possible. This additional interested party notification and request for information will allow for early feedback before the rule language has been developed by the agency.
What changes are being considered?
Ohio EPA is considering proposing rules 3745-81-50, -51, and -52 as “amend” with the following changes:
· Updating outdated references and links.
· Correcting grammar and formatting.
· Adding language to align with federal requirements.
· Removing monitoring postponement.
3745-81-53, -54, and -55 are being proposed as “no change”.
Who is regulated by these rules?
This rule applies to all Ohio public water systems.
What is the rulemaking schedule?
After the evaluation of early stakeholder feedback, this rule package will be sent to interested party review. After incorporating interested party comments, Ohio EPA will start the rule filing process required by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR).
How can I provide input?
The agency is seeking stakeholder input on these rules. When preparing your comments, be sure to:
· explain your views as clearly as possible;
· describe any assumptions used;
· provide any technical information and/or data used to support your views;
· explain how you arrived at your estimate for potential burdens, benefits or costs;
· provide specific examples to illustrate your views; and
· offer alternatives.
What input is the agency seeking?
The following questions may help guide you as you develop your comments.
· Is the general regulatory framework proposed the most appropriate? Should the agency consider any alternative framework?
· What options are available for improving the existing rules?
· Are there considerations the agency should take into account when updating the existing rules?
· Is there any information or data the agency should be aware of when developing program concepts or rule language?
How can I get more information?
Information is available on the Ohio EPA Division of Surface Water website:
· The existing rules DDAGW Effective Rules | Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Contact
For more information about this rulemaking, contact Rylee Lane at Rylee.Lane@epa.ohio.gov or 614-752-9725.
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