Notice is hereby given that the Director of Environmental Protection, under the authority of Section 3751.02 of the Ohio Revised Code and in accordance with Chapter 119, proposes to amend the following rule of the Ohio Administrative Code:
Ohio EPA is proposing to amend the following rules:
3745-100-01 Definitions
3745-100-03 Record keeping
3745-100-04 Compliance and enforcement
3745-100-05 Covered facilities for toxic chemical release reporting
3745-100-06 Threshold for reporting
3745-100-07 Reporting requirements and schedule for reporting
3745-100-08 Exemptions
3745-100-09 Notification about toxic chemicals
3745-100-11 Toxic chemical release reporting form and instructions
3745-100-13 Trade secret claims
3745-100-14 Alternate threshold and certification
3745-100-17 SIC and NAICS codes to which this chapter applies
Rules number 3745-100-02, 3745-100-10, 3745-100-15, and 3745-100-16 are being filed as “No Change.”
This rule address regulations regarding the toxic chemical releases and pollution prevention activities reported by industrial and federal facilities.
The purpose of this rulemaking is to comply with Ohio Revised Code Section 106.03 five-year rule review. The rules were reviewed to verify compliance with the federal rules in 40 CFR Part 372.
Pursuant to Section 121.39 of the Ohio Revised Code, DAPC was required to consult with interested parties affected by the rules before the Division formally adopts them. On March 11, 2024, 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.
The public comment period will run until July 10, 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 July 10, 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:
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 may be submitted electronically below. 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 July 10, 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 David Zeller, at the Division of Air Pollution Control (DAPC) at (614) 728-1341.
To receive a copy of the proposed rules, please contact the DAPC receptionist at (614) 644-4830. 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 DAPC Proposed Rules.
Notice is hereby given that the Director of Environmental Protection, under the authority of Section 3751.02 of the Ohio Revised Code and in accordance with Chapter 119, proposes to amend the following rule of the Ohio Administrative Code:
Ohio EPA is proposing to amend the following rules:
3745-100-01 Definitions
3745-100-03 Record keeping
3745-100-04 Compliance and enforcement
3745-100-05 Covered facilities for toxic chemical release reporting
3745-100-06 Threshold for reporting
3745-100-07 Reporting requirements and schedule for reporting
3745-100-08 Exemptions
3745-100-09 Notification about toxic chemicals
3745-100-11 Toxic chemical release reporting form and instructions
3745-100-13 Trade secret claims
3745-100-14 Alternate threshold and certification
3745-100-17 SIC and NAICS codes to which this chapter applies
Rules number 3745-100-02, 3745-100-10, 3745-100-15, and 3745-100-16 are being filed as “No Change.”
This rule address regulations regarding the toxic chemical releases and pollution prevention activities reported by industrial and federal facilities.
The purpose of this rulemaking is to comply with Ohio Revised Code Section 106.03 five-year rule review. The rules were reviewed to verify compliance with the federal rules in 40 CFR Part 372.
Pursuant to Section 121.39 of the Ohio Revised Code, DAPC was required to consult with interested parties affected by the rules before the Division formally adopts them. On March 11, 2024, 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.
The public comment period will run until July 10, 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 July 10, 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/7749095617002799961
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 may be submitted electronically below. 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 July 10, 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 David Zeller, at the Division of Air Pollution Control (DAPC) at (614) 728-1341.
To receive a copy of the proposed rules, please contact the DAPC receptionist at (614) 644-4830. 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 DAPC Proposed Rules.
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