RULES: State Emergency Response Commission - Interested Party Review
Interested Party Review - State Emergency Response Commission
What do OAC Chapters 3750-1, 3750-10, 3750-15, 3750-20, 3750-25, 3750-30, 3750-50, 3750-60, 3750-75, 3750-80, and 3750-90 cover?
The rules in Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Agency 3750 establish the framework of the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) and Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) and establishes emergency planning and release reporting requirements to facilities that store hazardous chemicals or extremely hazardous substances or have a spill or release of extremely hazardous substances, CERLA hazardous substances or oil as defined.
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 changes are being considered?
This is a general review of the rules in this chapter to fulfill the requirements of ORC 106.03 and 106.031 (5-year review). Along with various minor changes for clarification and to fix typographical errors, and to reduce regulatory restrictions; Ohio EPA will also consider other changes, as warranted, based on comments received.
Who will be regulated by these rules?
These rules apply to the SERC, Local Emergency Planning Commissions (LEPCs) and facilities that store hazardous chemicals or extremely hazardous substances or have a spill or release of extremely hazardous substances, CERLA hazardous substances or oil as defined.
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 summer 2025. 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 submit your comments in the comment box below or upload a document.
Comments on the draft rules must be received no later than 5 p.m. July 21, 2025.
Interested Party Review - State Emergency Response Commission
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