RULES: Inorganic Chemical Monitoring Requirements - Interested Party Review
What does this rule package cover?
DDAGW has reviewed 3745-81-23 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. This rule sets forth primary drinking water standards for inorganic monitoring requirements.
What step is this in the rulemaking process?
This step in Ohio EPA’s rulemaking process, required by Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 121.39, is called Interested Party Review. During this step, the agency makes available draft rules for interested parties for review and comment. This step occurs after the Early Stakeholder Outreach comment period.
What types of changes are being considered?
Correcting a typo to revert surface water system nitrate monitoring to monthly and other minor language revisions.
What additional information is the agency seeking?
The agency is seeking comments from interested stakeholders (public, local officials, permit holders, industry sectors, other state agencies, consultants, and environmental organizations) who may be impacted by these draft rule amendments. 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 form, which is being released with these draft rules during interested party review.
Who will be regulated by these rules?
This rule applies to all Ohio public water systems.
How are the amendments formatted in the draft rules?
Text that is considered for deletion is identified in strikeout font; new text is underlined.
What is the rulemaking schedule?
The agency is currently 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 draft rule 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. Ohio EPA expects to file the proposed rules in the coming months. At that point, another comment period, including one or more public hearings, will be scheduled. After the close of the comment period, the agency will review the comments, make any necessary changes and then adopt the final rules.
How can I comment on the draft rules?
Please are two options for submitting your comments:
· Electronically through SmartComment
· Via postal mail to Rule Coordinator, Ohio EPA – Division of Drinking and Groundwater, PO Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216-1049
Written comments will be accepted until 5 p.m. on July 6, 2026.
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What does this rule package cover?
DDAGW has reviewed 3745-81-23 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. This rule sets forth primary drinking water standards for inorganic monitoring requirements.
What step is this in the rulemaking process?
This step in Ohio EPA’s rulemaking process, required by Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 121.39, is called Interested Party Review. During this step, the agency makes available draft rules for interested parties for review and comment. This step occurs after the Early Stakeholder Outreach comment period.
What types of changes are being considered?
Correcting a typo to revert surface water system nitrate monitoring to monthly and other minor language revisions.
What additional information is the agency seeking?
The agency is seeking comments from interested stakeholders (public, local officials, permit holders, industry sectors, other state agencies, consultants, and environmental organizations) who may be impacted by these draft rule amendments. 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 form, which is being released with these draft rules during interested party review.
Who will be regulated by these rules?
This rule applies to all Ohio public water systems.
How are the amendments formatted in the draft rules?
Text that is considered for deletion is identified in strikeout font; new text is underlined.
What is the rulemaking schedule?
The agency is currently 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 draft rule 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. Ohio EPA expects to file the proposed rules in the coming months. At that point, another comment period, including one or more public hearings, will be scheduled. After the close of the comment period, the agency will review the comments, make any necessary changes and then adopt the final rules.
How can I comment on the draft rules?
Please are two options for submitting your comments:
· Electronically through SmartComment
· Via postal mail to Rule Coordinator, Ohio EPA – Division of Drinking and Groundwater, PO Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216-1049
Written comments will be accepted until 5 p.m. on July 6, 2026.
Contact Information
*Indicates Required Fields