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Ohio State and Ohio University partner to address climate change policies and their impact on Ohio.

The institutions received ARRA funding to help prepare the State for any future climate change legislation.

Ohio approves Clean Ohio grants to communities for brownfield redevelopment

The grants, totaling almost $800,000, were awarded to Massillon, Columbus, and the Stark County Park District.

Ohio EPA comments on US EPA’s proposal to strengthen its ozone standard.

Ohio EPA focused on the accomplishments it has already made and the difficulty of meeting a more stringent standard.

American Municipal Power and Ohio DNR announce a carbon offsetting program at Shawnee State Forest.

The program will reforest approximately 25 acres.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission sends a special inspection team to the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Plaint.

The team will investigate recent cracks in control rod drive mechanism nozzles discovered at the site.

Ohio EPA issues Covenant Not to Sue to Steelyard Commons.

Suzanne Fisher and Dave Nash of McMahon DeGulis represented Steelyard Commons through the VAP process.

EPA approves Ohio Surface Coal Mine.

EPA approved a Clean Water Act permit for the mine to be located in Tuscarawas County.

EPA awards Cincinnati $500,000 to reduce GHGs.

The City will use the funds to promote GHG reduction to people and businesses in the Cincinnati area.

Ohio Department of Development announces new Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund.

Local governments and nonprofits may apply for grants of up to $200,000. Applications are due by April 9, 2010.

In light of Sierra Club v. Korleski, Ohio EPA issues new guidance regarding the 10/year exemption for BAT.

Until the exemption is approved as part of Ohio’s SIP, Ohio EPA intends to evaluate new and modified sources on a case-by-case basis.

Ohio EPA issues comments on the GHG Tailoring Rule.

While Ohio EPA supports limiting GHGs, the comments indicate that it would prefer legislation on the matter rather than regulating GHGs through the Clean Air Act.

Ohio EPA issues a new solid waste management plan.

The new plan aims to encourage additional recycling and GHG reductions.

Bill introduced in Ohio House to address electronic waste.

The bill creates obligations for the manufacturers of computers to institute a “take-back” program and reporting requirements for recyclers.

Ohio EPA accepting comments on rule changes regarding the implementation of water quality standards and NPDES permits.

As part of its changes, Ohio EPA would remove the definition for “non-point source” and would allow thermal mixing zones in state lakes and waters designated as Exceptional Warmwater Habitat and Coldwater Habitat. Comments due April 26, 2010.