Rule-making in Progress
Proposing new rules and amendments to existing rules is a regular activity conducted by Ohio EPA in response to laws passed by the General Assembly and federal rule requirements. The Agency is also required by state law to review its rules at least once every five years to ensure their continued need and relevance.
During the Ohio rule-making process, rules are in one of five phases: early stakeholder outreach*, draft, proposed, final but not yet effective and effective. Electronic versions of rules in each of these various phases may be viewed by scrolling down this page or by clicking on the appropriate links.
*As of January 1, 2012, Ohio EPA will conduct early stakeholder outreach in response to requirements of Executive Order 2011-01K. This outreach ensures stakeholders are brought into the rule process as early as possible.
Ohio EPA distributes draft rules to interested parties for review and comment before they are filed with the Ohio General Assembly's Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR). Ohio EPA considers comments received from this preliminary review and makes changes to the rules as appropriate.
Ohio EPA then files proposed rules with JCARR and other agencies as required by Ohio Revised Code 119.03. Another opportunity for public comment is offered. More information about proposed rules is on the Register of Ohio Web site.
After Ohio EPA considers public comments and makes additional changes to the rules as appropriate, and after the review by JCARR is completed, the agency adopts final rules. There is usually a ten-day period before final rules become effective. Effective rules are the enforceable requirements found in the Ohio Administrative Code.
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Early Stakeholder Outreach
The following rule-making plan has been distributed to interested parties for early stakeholder review and comment:
Draft Rules
The following draft rules have been distributed to interested parties for review and comment:
[There are not currently any rules in this stage of the rule-making process.]
Proposed Rules
The following proposed rules have been filed with the Ohio General Assembly's Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR):
Operator Certification Rule Amendments 2011
Public Notice: DDAGW seeks comments on proposed amendments to the operator certification rules in Chapter 3745-7 of the OAC.
Response summary to comments given during interested party review on draft operator certification rule amendments.
- 3745-7-01 (Amend): Definitions.
- 3745-7-02 (Amend): Certified operators required.
- 3745-7-03 (Amend): Public water system classification and staffing requirements.
- 3745-7-04 (Amend): Treatment works and sewerage system classification and staffing requirements.
- 3745-7-05 (Amend): Classification of operator certification.
- 3745-7-06 (Amend): Certification of operators.
- 3745-7-07 (Amend): Operator in training.
- 3745-7-08 (Rescind): Limited certificate.
- 3745-7-09 (Amend): Recordkeeping requirements and responsibilities of a certified operator.
- 3745-7-12 (Amend): Suspension or revocation of certificate.
- 3745-7-13 (Amend): Reciprocity
- 3745-7-15 (Amend): Expiration and renewal of operator certification.
- 3745-7-18 (Amend): Conduct during the application and examination process.
Miscellaneous Rule Amendments 2011
Notice 2/10/12: DDAGW refiles miscellaneous rule amendments with revisions to rules 3745-83-01 and 3745-91-02, and issues response summary to comments given on proposed amendments.
- 3745-9-02 (Amend): Scope and exemptions.
- 3745-9-05 (Amend): Well construction.
- 3745-9-07 (Amend): Well grouting for construction or closure.
- 3745-9-08 (Amend): Well disinfection.
- 3745-9-09 (Amend): Well development and pumping test.
- 3745-9-10 (Amend): Abandoned well sealing.
- 3745-83-01 (Amend): Operational requirements.
- 3745-91-02 (Amend): Application for approval of plans.
- 3745-91-06 (Amend): Requirments for supporting information.
- 3745-95-01 (Amend): Definitions.
- 3745-95-09 (Amend): Requirements for yard hydrants.
Final But Not Yet Effective Rules
The following rules have been final filed with JCARR and will be effective at a later date.
[There are not currently any rules in this stage of the rule-making process.]