Public Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Governing Total Reduced Sulfur
Notice is hereby given that the Director of Environmental Protection, under the authority of Section 3704.03 of the Ohio Revised Code and in accordance with Chapter 119, proposes to amend the following rule of the Ohio Administrative Code:
Rule Number Rule Title
3745-73-01 Definitions and Reference to Materials
This rule addresses total reduced sulfur regulations.
The purpose of this rulemaking is to perform the 5-year rule review of the regulations that contain the requirements for the control of emissions of total reduced sulfur from Kraft Pulp Mills.
Pursuant to Section 121.39 of the Ohio Revised Code, the Division of Air Pollution (DAPC) was required to consult with interested parties affected by the rules before the Division formally adopts them. On September 15, 2025, these rules went out for a 30-day review by interested parties. Please see the rule synopsis, available electronically at the web address below, for a complete summary of the proposed rule amendments.
Pursuant to Section 111 of the Clean Air Act, Ohio EPA is required to establish a state plan to regulate air pollution from existing stationary sources once U.S. EPA has set a performance standard for them. The above-mentioned rules and documents are a part of Ohio’s Section 111 state plan, and the proposed amendments will be submitted to USEPA as a modification of that plan.
The public comment period will run until December 18, 2025. A public hearing on this proposed rulemaking will be held to consider public comments in accordance with Section 106.03 and 106.31 of the Ohio Revised Code. Ohio EPA will be holding an in-person and virtual public hearing on the rules on December 18, 2025, at 10:30am. The in-person hearing will be at the same time and date and will be located at Ohio EPA, Suite 700, 50 W. Town Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. During the hearing, the public may submit written comments on the record about the proposed rules if participating virtually and verbally if participating in person.
Registration for the in-person hearing is not required. Citizens intending to give testimony at the hearing should notify the Ohio EPA Public Interest Center, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216-1049, (614) 644-2160 or by emailing mary.mccarron@epa.ohio.gov. Prior registration will ensure that registrants are heard ahead of those individuals who register at the hearing. Oral testimony may be limited to five minutes, depending on the number of persons testifying. All interested persons are entitled to attend or be represented and to present oral and/or written comments concerning the proposed rulemaking.
Written testimony should be submitted in the SmartComment system at: https://ohioepa.commentinput.com?id=7A8kiEbm5 or sent to the attention of Michelle Black at the Division of Air Pollution Control, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus Ohio 43216-1049 or can be emailed to Michelle.Black@epa.ohio.gov. Written comments may also be submitted to the Hearing Officer at the public hearing. Written testimony will receive the same consideration as oral testimony. All testimony received at the hearing or by close of business on December 18, 2025, will be considered by Ohio EPA prior to final action on this rulemaking proposal. Written comments submitted after this date may be considered as time and circumstances permit.
Questions regarding this rule package should be directed to Michelle Black at (614) 644-3498.
To receive a copy of the proposed rules, please contact Michelle Black at (614) 644-3498. In addition, full copies of all proposed rules are available for review at any Ohio EPA district office and at the Ohio EPA central office. The proposed rules are also accessible on the DAPC web page at https://epa.ohio.gov/divisions-and-offices/air-pollution-control/regulations/proposed-rules.
Notice is hereby given that the Director of Environmental Protection, under the authority of Section 3704.03 of the Ohio Revised Code and in accordance with Chapter 119, proposes to amend the following rule of the Ohio Administrative Code:
Rule Number Rule Title
3745-73-01 Definitions and Reference to Materials
This rule addresses total reduced sulfur regulations.
The purpose of this rulemaking is to perform the 5-year rule review of the regulations that contain the requirements for the control of emissions of total reduced sulfur from Kraft Pulp Mills.
Pursuant to Section 121.39 of the Ohio Revised Code, the Division of Air Pollution (DAPC) was required to consult with interested parties affected by the rules before the Division formally adopts them. On September 15, 2025, these rules went out for a 30-day review by interested parties. Please see the rule synopsis, available electronically at the web address below, for a complete summary of the proposed rule amendments.
Pursuant to Section 111 of the Clean Air Act, Ohio EPA is required to establish a state plan to regulate air pollution from existing stationary sources once U.S. EPA has set a performance standard for them. The above-mentioned rules and documents are a part of Ohio’s Section 111 state plan, and the proposed amendments will be submitted to USEPA as a modification of that plan.
The public comment period will run until December 18, 2025. A public hearing on this proposed rulemaking will be held to consider public comments in accordance with Section 106.03 and 106.31 of the Ohio Revised Code. Ohio EPA will be holding an in-person and virtual public hearing on the rules on December 18, 2025, at 10:30am. The in-person hearing will be at the same time and date and will be located at Ohio EPA, Suite 700, 50 W. Town Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. During the hearing, the public may submit written comments on the record about the proposed rules if participating virtually and verbally if participating in person.
Citizens who want to participate virtually must register in advance for the meeting at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3749641865801139032
Registration for the in-person hearing is not required. Citizens intending to give testimony at the hearing should notify the Ohio EPA Public Interest Center, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216-1049, (614) 644-2160 or by emailing mary.mccarron@epa.ohio.gov. Prior registration will ensure that registrants are heard ahead of those individuals who register at the hearing. Oral testimony may be limited to five minutes, depending on the number of persons testifying. All interested persons are entitled to attend or be represented and to present oral and/or written comments concerning the proposed rulemaking.
Written testimony should be submitted in the SmartComment system at: https://ohioepa.commentinput.com?id=7A8kiEbm5 or sent to the attention of Michelle Black at the Division of Air Pollution Control, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus Ohio 43216-1049 or can be emailed to Michelle.Black@epa.ohio.gov. Written comments may also be submitted to the Hearing Officer at the public hearing. Written testimony will receive the same consideration as oral testimony. All testimony received at the hearing or by close of business on December 18, 2025, will be considered by Ohio EPA prior to final action on this rulemaking proposal. Written comments submitted after this date may be considered as time and circumstances permit.
Questions regarding this rule package should be directed to Michelle Black at (614) 644-3498.
To receive a copy of the proposed rules, please contact Michelle Black at (614) 644-3498. In addition, full copies of all proposed rules are available for review at any Ohio EPA district office and at the Ohio EPA central office. The proposed rules are also accessible on the DAPC web page at https://epa.ohio.gov/divisions-and-offices/air-pollution-control/regulations/proposed-rules.
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