Helping Ohioans comply with environmental regulations and reduce waste at the source.

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OCAPP Hotline (800) 329-7518
Weekdays, 8 AM - 5 PM

The Office of Compliance Assistance and Pollution Prevention (OCAPP) is an independent office within Ohio EPA that was established with a goal of providing information and resources to help businesses achieve compliance with the environmental regulations. This includes a wide range of environmental regulations from air and water pollution to waste management. Another primary goal of the office is to help its customers identify and implement pollution prevention measures that can save money, increase business performance and benefit the environment.

OCAPP is a not a regulatory program at Ohio EPA. This means that information obtained by the office is not shared with Ohio EPA inspection or enforcement staff. Services of the office include:

• Toll-free hotline
• On-site compliance and P2 assessments
• Compliance and P2 workshops/training
• Library of publications that explain requirements and P2 opportunities in plain English
• Quarterly newsletter
• Assistance in completing air permit application forms

Read more about the benefits of working with OCAPP and get our staff contact information here.

In the Spotlight

• Compliance & Prevention Quarterly - OCAPP’s Newsletter
• If You Know About Environmental Insurance or Are Involved in Brownfield Redevelopment — Ohio EPA NEEDS YOUR INPUT! (5/08)
• Fourth Compliance Assistance Conference: Successfully Navigating Reporting, Permitting and Inspections (May 28, 2008)
• Environmental Compliance Calendar for Dry Cleaners
• Permit-by-Rule User's Guide for Auto Body Refinishing
• Final General Storm Water Permit Available for Marinas, October 2007

Office of Compliance Assistance and Pollution Prevention
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 1049
Columbus, Ohio 43216-1049
Phone (614) 644-3469
Fax (614) 644-2807
Toll Free (800) 329-7518
E-Mail: p2mail@epa.state.oh.us