Ohio EPA News Releases

Mentor Property Receives Environmental Covenant Under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:51:54 GMT

3/23/21
PUBLIC INTEREST CENTER, (614) 644-2160
MEDIA CONTACT: Anthony Chenault
CITIZEN CONTACT: Kristopher Weiss

Mentor Property Receives Environmental Covenant Under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program

Property owners at the Mentor City Shopping Center, 7837-7891 Mentor Ave., received a covenant not to sue under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program (VAP) after investigating and remediating the site.

In 1938, the 8.7-acre property included a residential structure along with forested and vacant land. Commercial uses of the property in 1964 included Shanower Electric Appliances, a shopping center, and a farm/tourist home.

Following standards developed by Ohio EPA, the property owners hired a certified environmental professional to assess the property and address areas of environmental concern. The property meets VAP requirements for commercial or industrial uses.

A covenant not to sue protects the property owner or operator and future owners from being legally responsible to the State of Ohio for further environmental investigation and remediation relating to known releases. The protection applies only when the property is used and maintained according to the terms and conditions of the covenant.

More than 14,422 acres of contaminated land on 657 sites in 70 counties have been cleaned up since the Voluntary Action Program was created in 1994.

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The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency was created in 1972 to consolidate efforts to protect and improve air quality, water quality and waste management in Ohio. Since then, air pollutants dropped by as much as 90 percent; large rivers meeting standards improved from 21 percent to 89 percent; and hundreds of polluting, open dumps were replaced with engineered landfills and an increased emphasis on waste reduction and recycling.

Urbana Property Receives Environmental Covenant Under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:15:36 GMT

3/22/21
PUBLIC INTEREST CENTER, (614) 644-2160
MEDIA CONTACT: Dina Pierce
CITIZEN CONTACT: Heather Lauer

Urbana Property Receives Environmental Covenant Under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program

Property owners at the former Johnson Manufacturing Company property, 605 Miami Street, Urbana, received a covenant not to sue under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program (VAP) after investigating and remediating the site.

The property, owned by TIS Properties LLC, is 12.66 acres that was used by the Johnson Manufacturing Co. from 1902 to 1995 to produce tin and galvanized ironware for railroad lines across the United States. The property currently is vacant.

Following standards developed by Ohio EPA, the property owner and city of Urbana hired a certified environmental professional to assess the property and address areas of environmental concern. The property meets VAP requirements for commercial or industrial uses. The environmental covenant includes a prohibition on extraction or use of ground water under the site.

Since Ohio EPA issued the first covenant not to sue under the VAP program, more than 14,422 acres of blighted land have been revitalized at more than 657 sites in 70 counties. The Voluntary Action Program was created in 1994.

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Parma Property Receives Environmental Covenant Under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:10:49 GMT

3/22/21
PUBLIC INTEREST CENTER, (614) 644-2160
MEDIA CONTACT: Anthony Chenault
CITIZEN CONTACT: Kristopher Weiss

Parma Property Receives Environmental Covenant Under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program

Property owners at the former General Motors Powertrain (GMPT) Assembly Plant, 5520 Chevrolet Blvd., Parma, received a covenant not to sue under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program (VAP) after investigating and remediating the site.

The building was constructed on agricultural land in 1970 and 1971. Operations included automotive transmission parts manufacturing. Since 2011, the building and property have been used for warehousing and light parts assembly.

Following standards developed by Ohio EPA, the property owners hired a certified environmental professional to assess the site and address areas of environmental concern. The property meets VAP requirements for commercial or industrial uses.

More than 14,422 acres of contaminated land on 657 sites in 70 counties have been cleaned up since the Voluntary Action Program was created in 1994.

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New Hazardous Waste Rules Approved, Take Effect in October

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 11:14:44 GMT

9/30/20
PUBLIC INTEREST CENTER, (614) 644-2160
MEDIA CONTACT: Dina Pierce
CITIZEN CONTACT: Mary McCarron

New Hazardous Waste Rules Approved, Take Effect in October

Updated hazardous waste management rules will take effect on Oct. 5, 2020. Known as the generator improvement rules package, the new rules align Ohio’s rules with their federal counterparts.

Many of the rules in this package were designed to achieve consistency with U.S. EPA’s program for generators of hazardous waste and increase regulatory flexibility. This rule package also includes standards for hazardous waste pharmaceuticals that will align Ohio’s rules with federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) requirements for handling pharmaceuticals, prohibit disposal of pharmaceuticals in sewers, and update rules for managing over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy wastes.

Additionally, this package includes rules which will exclude undeployed airbag modules and inflators from being a hazardous waste provided the generator meets specified conditions (e.g., limiting quantity and duration waste can be stored on premises). This will allow automotive repair shops to more easily manage these airbag wastes, again bringing Ohio regulations in line with new federal regulations.

For further information and to review the final rules, click here for the adopted rules and the public notice of adoption. The rules are available as a zipped package, and as individual rules.

Ohio EPA developed the rules through early outreach to stakeholders followed by a public comment period and an Aug. 17 public hearing.

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Ohio EPA Holding Hearing about Proposed Hazardous Waste Rules

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 12:31:43 GMT

8/4/20
PUBLIC INTEREST CENTER, (614) 644-2160
MEDIA CONTACT: Dina Pierce
CITIZEN CONTACT: Mary McCarron

Ohio EPA Holding Hearing about Proposed Hazardous Waste Rules

Virtual Public Meeting Set Aug. 17

Proposed rule changes that would update Ohio’s hazardous waste management rules will be the subject of a virtual public hearing on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. The proposal includes new and amended rules and rules to be rescinded.

During the virtual hearing, which will begin at 10:30 a.m., the public can submit written comments on the record about the proposed rules. Citizens who want to participate must preregister in advance of the meeting.

The proposed rules include standards for hazardous waste pharmaceuticals that would align Ohio’s rules with federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) requirements for handling pharmaceuticals, prohibit disposal of pharmaceuticals in sewers, and update rules for managing over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy wastes.

The rules also would exclude undeployed airbag modules and inflators from being a hazardous waste, provided the generator meets specified conditions. This would allow automotive repair shops to more easily manage airbag wastes, bringing Ohio regulations in line with new federal regulations.

Overall, the rules would update and streamline Ohio’s hazardous waste program rules to be consistent with federal rules and increase regulatory flexibility. A detailed summary is available online (scroll to the last page of the document).

Ohio EPA is currently accepting public comments about the proposed rules. The public comment period ends on Aug. 17, the day of the virtual public hearing. Written comments can be submitted during the virtual hearing or emailed to DERR_rulecomments@epa.ohio.gov. After considering public comments, Ohio EPA will make any necessary changes and finalize the rules. More information about the proposed rules is available on Ohio EPA's website.

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Ohio EPA Meeting Set for AMG Vanadium’s Zanesville Location

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:21:19 GMT

7/2/20
PUBLIC INTEREST CENTER, (614) 644-2160
MEDIA CONTACT: Anthony Chenault
CITIZEN CONTACT: Kristopher Weiss

Ohio EPA Meeting Set for AMG Vanadium’s Zanesville Location

Virtual Public Meeting/Public Hearing Scheduled July 15, 2020

A permit variance request for AMG Vanadium, LLC’s Zanesville location will be the subject of a July 15, 2020, virtual public meeting and hearing. If approved, certain materials that AMG uses would be classified as processed raw materials rather than wastes or hazardous wastes.

During the virtual meeting, which will begin at 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 15, 2020, the Agency will give a short presentation on the draft permit. Individuals participating in the virtual meeting may submit questions through the virtual hearing application. A virtual hearing will immediately follow, during which the public can submit comments through the application, on the record, about the draft permit variance. Individuals should preregister for the virtual meeting. On the day of the hearing, registered participants should join 10 minutes prior to the start time to ensure proper connectivity.

The Agency will consider all comments received prior to making a final decision on the draft permit variance. The variance would affect a new facility AMG is constructing in Muskingum County. AMG recycles metal-bearing residual materials and uses and manages these materials like raw materials and not as waste material. The primary metals of interest to AMG are nickel, molybdenum, and vanadium.

Written comments may be submitted during the virtual public hearing or by email to the attention of Chloé Mercier at PUBLICCOMMENT@epa.ohio.gov. All comments received at the virtual hearing or via email by close of business on July 24 will be considered by Ohio EPA prior to final action on this proposal.

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Ohio EPA Celebrates 25 Years of Cleanups, Redevelopment of Old Industrial Properties around the State

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 12:25:49 GMT

9/27/19
PUBLIC INTEREST CENTER, (614) 644-2160
MEDIA CONTACT: Dina Pierce
CITIZEN CONTACT: Mary McCarron

Ohio EPA Celebrates 25 Years of Cleanups, Redevelopment of Old Industrial Properties around the State

A revitalization project in Cleveland’s Flats East is among the most recent properties to be returned to productive use during the 25-year history of Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program. The innovative program has benefitted communities across the state economically and environmentally by encouraging property owners to voluntarily clean up their land for redevelopment.

More than 13,540 acres of contaminated land on 615 sites in 69 counties have been cleaned up since the Voluntary Action Program was created in September 1994.

“Through the Voluntary Action Program, Ohio is turning contaminated land into a cleaner, healthier foundation for our future,” said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. “This program has helped ready properties across Ohio for redevelopment, making way for economic opportunities and job growth while also ensuring a safer environment for Ohioans.”

The Voluntary Action Program was created to cut through red tape that could stall redevelopment, providing property owners and communities a detailed path to follow for remediating old industrial sites.

“For many years, the VAP has provided a flexible pathway for private entities to work in partnership with state and local government to clean up properties that would otherwise be left abandoned,” said Ohio EPA Director Laurie A. Stevenson. “The VAP standards ensure properties are remediated to safe standards and the program has helped communities turn hundreds of sites back into productive use. VAP projects are wins for the environment and Ohio’s economy.”

The latest project in the Flats, a popular Cleveland entertainment and commercial district on the banks of the Cuyahoga River, encompasses nearly 12 acres and is part of an area formerly known for heavy industry. Other parts of The Flats, totaling 25.5 acres, previously went through the Voluntary Action Program.

The program fits properties of all sizes. The 13,540 acres remediated in the first 25 years includes properties as small as former gas stations to those covering hundreds of acres where former steel mills and factories once were located. The program has opened old lands to new industrial and commercial enterprises as well as new housing and parkland in communities large and small.

Property owners (also known as volunteers) often are private entities working in partnership with local governments. A volunteer hires an experienced environmental professional certified by Ohio EPA to evaluate the property, identify potential areas of contamination, and, if necessary, clean it up. The volunteer also can request assistance from Ohio EPA to answer questions or conduct interim reviews of the remediation work.

Property owners are not required to notify Ohio EPA in advance of a cleanup and have the flexibility to proceed at their own pace. Documentation detailing the work performed must only be submitted when the volunteer wants legal assurance that the remediation meets standards of the Voluntary Action Program and that Ohio EPA will not require further action. Ohio EPA evaluates the documentation and, if it meets program standards, issues a legal covenant stating that the owner and future owners are not responsible for further investigation and cleanup of past contamination.

The Voluntary Action Program and a handful of redeveloped former industrial sites around the state are highlighted in a 25th-anniversary video available here.

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Ohio EPA Seeks Public Comments on Remediation Plan at Cincinnati Site

Tue, 21 May 2019 13:44:19 GMT

5/21/19
PUBLIC INTEREST CENTER, (614) 644-2160
MEDIA CONTACT: Dina Pierce
CITIZEN CONTACT: Heather Lauer

Ohio EPA Seeks Public Comments on Remediation Plan at Cincinnati Site

The preferred plan to remediate the former Phthalchem site in Cincinnati will be the subject of an Ohio EPA public hearing on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at St. Bernard City Hall, 110 Washington Ave.

The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. with an information session, followed by a public hearing. The meeting will be in the lower level conference room.

During the information session, Ohio EPA representatives will present details and answer questions about the preferred plan. During the hearing, which will follow the information session, the public can submit comments for the record regarding the plan.

Multiple chemicals previously were manufactured on the site, which is currently vacant. The site includes two sections. One is the former facility production area; the other is Mill Creek, where off-property contamination has migrated.

The company presented Ohio EPA with multiple options to consider to prevent potential human exposure to contaminants. The preferred alternative includes a risk mitigation plan, maintenance of an existing asphalt cap and former building foundation to prevent direct contact with the soil. An environmental covenant would be placed on the deed to restrict future use of the site to commercial or industrial use, prohibit use of ground water and require a vapor intrusion pathway evaluation should any future structures be built on the site. The plan also requires continued operation of the current ground water interceptor system and slurry wall, long-term water monitoring and removal of floating liquid contaminants known as “free product.”

The preferred plan can be viewed online or at Ohio EPA’s Southwest District Office, 401 E. Fifth St., Dayton; call (937) 285-6357 to make an appointment.

Written comments on the preferred plan will be accepted at the hearing or may be emailed to Chuck Mellon, site coordinator, at charles.mellon@epa.ohio.gov or mailed to Ohio EPA Southwest District Office, 401 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH 45402. Comments will be accepted until June 14.

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Ohio EPA Seeks Public Comments on Remediation Plan at Urbana Site

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 13:52:34 GMT

4/25/19
PUBLIC INTEREST CENTER, (614) 644-2160
MEDIA CONTACT: Dina Pierce or Anthony Chenault
CITIZEN CONTACT: Heather Lauer

Ohio EPA Seeks Public Comments on Remediation Plan at Urbana Site

The preferred plan to remediate the Grimes Aerospace property in Urbana will be the subject of an Ohio EPA public hearing on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at the Champaign County Library, 1060 Scioto St.

An information session will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a hearing at 6:30 p.m. The library requests anyone attending the meeting to park on the Scioto Street side of the parking lot.

Grimes Aerospace is now owned by Honeywell International. The 12-acre site is located at 515 North Russel St. The facility produces lighting products for aircraft. Before Honeywell’s ownership, Grimes Aerospace also made aircraft lighting systems. These activities released hazardous materials onto the property.

Interim remedial actions have been taken to reduce chlorinated solvent compounds in the ground water and to excavate and remove contaminated soils.

Honeywell provided four alternatives for Ohio EPA to consider to prevent potential human exposure to the released chemicals. The preferred alternative includes limiting the property to industrial or commercial uses, prohibiting use of ground water, continuing to connect property owners to Urbana’s municipal drinking water supply, maintaining the existing building slab and vapor intrusion mitigation in the building, and periodic ground water sampling until contaminant concentrations fall below remediation goals.

The preferred plan can be viewed online or at Ohio EPA’s Southwest District Office, 401 E. Fifth St., Dayton; call (937) 285-6357 to make an appointment.

Written comments on the preferred plan will be accepted at the hearing or may be emailed to Leslie Williams, site coordinator, at leslie.williams@epa.ohio.gov or mailed to Ohio EPA Southwest District Office, 401 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH 45402. Comments will be accepted until May 17.

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Ohio EPA Seeking Public Comments on United Initiators, Inc. Draft Renewal Permit

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 13:29:50 GMT

1/29/19
PUBLIC INTEREST CENTER, (614) 644-2160
MEDIA CONTACT: Anthony Chenault
CITIZEN CONTACT: Kristopher Weiss

Ohio EPA Seeking Public Comments on United Initiators, Inc. Draft Renewal Permit

Public Meeting Scheduled Feb. 11 in Elyria

The draft renewal of the hazardous waste permit for daily operations at United Initiators, Inc. will be the subject of an upcoming Ohio EPA public information session and hearing.

The public meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, in the Elyria Public Library West River Branch, 1194 W. River Rd. North.

During the information session, Ohio EPA representatives will present details about the draft permit and answer questions. During the hearing, which will immediately follow the information session, the public can submit comments for the record regarding the draft renewal permit. If approved, the permit would allow the facility to continue treating hazardous waste in a boiler for energy recovery and would be valid for 10 years.

United Initiators, Inc., located at 555 Garden St., Elyria, manufactures and markets organic peroxides and is a supplier of polymers to the North American market.

The draft permit renewal can be viewed online or at Ohio EPA’s Northeast District Office, 2110 E. Aurora Rd., Twinsburg. For an appointment, call (330) 963-1200. The draft permit is available at Ohio EPA’s Central Office, Division of Environmental Response and Revitalization, 50 W. Town St., Columbus. For an appointment, call (614) 644-2429. The draft permit also can be viewed at the Elyria Public Library West River Branch, 1194 W. River Rd. North.

Written comments on the draft permit will be accepted at the hearing or may be emailed to chloe.mercier@epa.ohio.gov, or mailed to Ohio EPA Division of Environmental Response and Revitalization, Attention Chloe Mercier, DERR, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, OH 43216-1049. Comments will be accepted until Feb. 22, 2019. A fact sheet about the draft permit and public comment period also is available online.

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Hazardous Waste Renewal Permit Issued for Heritage Thermal Services in East Liverpool

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 13:32:57 GMT

1/24/19
PUBLIC INTEREST CENTER, (614) 644-2160
MEDIA CONTACT: Anthony Chenault
CITIZEN CONTACT: Kristopher Weiss

Hazardous Waste Renewal Permit Issued for Heritage Thermal Services in East Liverpool

Ohio EPA has issued a renewal of the hazardous waste permit for Heritage Thermal Services Inc., which allows continued operation of the treatment and storage facility located at 1250 Saint George Street.

The permit is available to view online. The Agency held a public meeting in East Liverpool in August 2017 concerning the facility’s permit renewal request. Ohio EPA received and responded to public comments from that meeting and those received throughout the public comment period.

Issuance of the permit can be appealed to the Ohio Environmental Review Appeals Commission (ERAC). Appeals generally must be filed within 30 days of issuing a final action; therefore, anyone considering filing an appeal should contact ERAC at (614) 466-8950 for more information.

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Ohio EPA Holding Public Meeting about Envirosafe Expansion

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 13:33:18 GMT

12/20/18
PUBLIC INTEREST CENTER, (614) 644-2160
MEDIA CONTACT: Dina Pierce
CITIZEN CONTACT: Heather Lauer

Ohio EPA Holding Public Meeting about Envirosafe Expansion

Public Meeting Scheduled Jan. 8, 2019, in Oregon

Ohio EPA will hold a public information session and hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, to accept comments about a proposed expansion of the Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc. (ESOI) landfill, 876 Otter Creek Road, Oregon.

The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at Oregon City Council Chambers, 5330 Seaman Road. During the information session, Ohio EPA representatives will present information about the expansion application and the permitting process. During the hearing, which will immediately follow the information session, the public can submit comments for the record regarding the proposed action.

ESOI accepts hazardous waste from off-site sources for storage, treatment or disposal in the hazardous waste landfill. There is one active cell, “Cell M,” that receives waste. The company has applied for a permit modification to vertically expand Cell M by 14 feet. If approved, it would increase the remaining capacity by 144,670 cubic yards to a total of 244,440 cubic yards.

The company also is requesting a permit modification for the surface water management plan for closed cells G and H. The modification would update calculations to make sure the storm water control system for cells G and H can contain water from a 25-year, 24-hour storm.

The draft permit modification and related information can be viewed online at https://epa.ohio.gov/derr/ under the “What’s New” tab or at Ohio EPA’s Northwest District Office, 347 North Dunbridge Road, Bowling Green. For an appointment, call (419) 352-8461. The documents are available at Ohio EPA’s Central Office, Division of Environmental Response and Revitalization, 50 W. Town St., Columbus. For an appointment, call (614) 644-2924. The draft permit also can be viewed at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, Oregon Branch, 3340 Dustin Road.

Written comments on the draft permit will be accepted at the hearing or may be mailed to Ohio EPA, Division of Environmental Response and Revitalization, Attn. Chloé Mercier, DERR, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, OH 43216-1049, or Chloe.Mercier@epa.ohio.gov. Comments will be accepted until Jan. 18, 2019.

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Youngstown Property Receives Environmental Covenant Under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 15:55:24 GMT

7/9/18
PUBLIC INTEREST CENTER, (614) 644-2160
MEDIA CONTACT: Anthony Chenault
CITIZEN CONTACT: Darla Peelle

Youngstown Property Receives Environmental Covenant Under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program

The city of Youngstown has received a covenant not to sue under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program (VAP) after the city investigated and remediated the former Joseph Demsey Steel Company in Youngstown.

The property, located at 1300 South State St., was first developed in 1906 and used for steel-related operations beginning in the 1950s. Steel operations stopped in the early 1990s, and all structures were demolished. The property is currently being used as a storage yard.

Following standards developed by Ohio EPA, the volunteers hired a certified environmental professional to assess the property and address areas of environmental concern. The property meets VAP requirements to be used for commercial or industrial uses.

In the 23 years since Ohio EPA issued the first covenant not to sue under the VAP program, more than 12,900 acres of blighted land have been revitalized at 599 sites across the state.

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Ohio EPA Seeks Public Comments on Plan Addressing Contamination at Westerville Site

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 10:06:56 GMT

4/11/18
PUBLIC INTEREST CENTER, (614) 644-2160
MEDIA CONTACT: Dina Pierce
CITIZEN CONTACT: Kristopher Weiss

Ohio EPA Seeks Public Comments on Plan Addressing Contamination at Westerville Site

The preferred plan to address the former Kilgore Manufacturing property in Westerville will be the subject of an Ohio EPA public meeting on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at the Austin E. Knowlton Center for Equine Science, 600 N. Spring Road, Westerville.

An information session will begin at 6 p.m. during which Ohio EPA representatives will present details and answer questions about the preferred plan. During the hearing, which will immediately follow the information session, the public can submit comments for the record regarding the plan.

Kilgore Manufacturing used the 40-acre site between 1941-1962 to manufacture explosive and incendiary materials for the U.S. military and later for flares and fireworks. The property is currently owned by Otterbein University. A remedial investigation of the site identified contamination at levels that pose risks to human health and ecology risks in the soils, stream sediment and ground water at the site.

Otterbein University provided multiple alternatives for Ohio EPA to consider to remediate soil, ground water and sediment. Ohio EPA’s preferred alternative includes excavation and off-site disposal of 3,300 cubic yards of soil from five areas, excavation and off-site disposal of 75 cubic yards of contaminated sediment from two areas and entering an environmental covenant that limits use of the property to recreational and non-residential uses and prohibiting ground water use.

The preferred plan can be viewed online, or at Ohio EPA’s Central District Office, in Columbus. Call 614-728-3778 to make an appointment. A copy of the preferred plan also has been provided to the Otterbein Courtright Memorial Library, 138 W. Main St., Westerville.

Written comments on the preferred plan will be accepted at the hearing or may be emailed to robin.roth@epa.ohio.gov or mailed to Robin Roth, site coordinator, Ohio EPA Central District Office, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, OH 43216-1049. Comments will be accepted until May 8, 2018.

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Northwood Property Receives Environmental Covenant Under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 14:38:52 GMT

3/12/18
PUBLIC INTEREST CENTER, (614) 644-2160
MEDIA CONTACT: Dina Pierce
CITIZEN CONTACT: Heather Lauer

Northwood Property Receives Environmental Covenant Under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program

Pilkington North America, Inc., has received a covenant not to sue under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program (VAP) after the company investigated and remediated the East Broadway Industrial Warehouse property in Northwood.

The property, located at 1769 East Broadway St., is 79.4 acres that was first developed in 1924 and used as a glass grinding, polishing and finishing plant through the late 1980s. The southwestern-most portion of the property currently is occupied by Mike’s Hauling and Demolition Co. where a new warehouse building has been constructed.

In the 22 years since Ohio EPA issued the first covenant not to sue under the VAP program, more than 12,300 acres of blighted land have been revitalized at more than 570 sites across the state.

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