Division of Emergency and Remedial Response

District staff in the Division of Emergency and Remedial Response perform the following duties:

Remedial Response

• Coordinate the investigation and cleanup of sites contaminated with hazardous wastes that pose a potential threat to human health or the environment.
• Work in conjunction with U.S. EPA to ensure investigation and cleanup of federal Superfund sites in Ohio.
• Investigate sources of contamination to public water systems in order to reduce or eliminate any potential or actual threats to human health.
• Assess and prioritize hazardous waste sites for investigation and cleanup.

Emergency Response and Special Investigations

• Oversee cleanups of spills or releases to the environment.
• Provide technical assistance and training to police and fire departments, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio Department of Health and the U.S. Coast Guard concerning emergency notification and spill cleanup procedures.
• Investigate potential criminal violations of environmental laws and regulations.
• Provide technical assistance regarding emergency containment structures and procedures.