Enforcement/Remediation Program

The Enforcement/Remediation Program investigates the nature and extent of historical hazardous waste releases in Ohio. The Program determines whether or not these potentially contaminated sites represent a risk to human health or the environment and whether they are safe for their intended uses. In cases where cleanup is necessary, the Enforcement/Remediation Program identifies the preferred remedial alternative and oversees the cleanup. Releases from existing, operational facilities may be regulated by other Divisions within Ohio EPA.

Information and Services:

• Cleanup Process [PDF]  
• Superfund Cleanup Process
• Authority for Investigation and Cleanup [PDF]
• Authorizing/Enforcement Actions [PDF]
• Natural Resource Damage Assessment & Restoration [PDF]  
• Applicable or Relevant and Appropriate Requirements (ARARs) [PDF]  
• Risk Assessment [PDF]
• Compliance Inspections at Remedial Response sites [PDF]
• Response Cost Recovery [PDF]
• Termination of a Remedial Response Order [PDF]
• Acronyms and Definitions [PDF]
• Common Chemicals found at Remedial Response Program Sites

Features:

• Recently Signed Investigation/Cleanup Orders  
• Recently Completed Clean Up Plans (Decision Documents) 
• Site Highlights:
    Central
    Northeast
    Northwest
    Southeast
    Southwest

Resources:

• Guidance
• National Priority List
• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Information System (CERCLIS)
• National Contingency Plan
• Decision Documents 
• Records of Decision
• State Investigation/Cleanup Orders  
• Land Use Controls [PDF]    
• Public Records Requests and File Reviews
• Weekly Review and Public Notices
• Useful Internet Links [PDF]

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