Effective: October 23, 1972
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 397 - 109th General Assembly
It is the intent of the general assembly that the environmental protection agency shall:
(A) Promulgate and put into execution a longterm comprehensive plan and program to conserve, protect, and enhance the air, water, and other natural resources of the state;
(B) Prevent and abate pollution of the environment for the protection and preservation of the health, safety, welfare, and property of the people of the state;
(C) Administer the air, water, and other natural resources of the state for the use and benefit of the people of the state;
(D) Promote the development of technology for environmental protection and management;
(E) Operate the state government in ways designed to minimize environmental damage, and assist and cooperate with governmental agencies to restore, protect, and enhance the quality of the environment;
(F) Provide for enforcement of the right of the people to environmental quality consistent with human health and welfare.
The director of environmental protection may designate one of his staff to serve directly under the director as an ombudsman and expeditor between the citizens and the environmental protection agency in all matters of the environment.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 37 | Health-Safety-Morals
Chapter 3745 | Environmental Protection Agency
Section 3745.01 | Environmental Protection Agency Created - Powers - Duties.
Section 3745.011 | Legislative Intent.
Section 3745.012 | Director to Collect Moneys and Keep Record; Reduction or Waiver of Fees.
Section 3745.013 | Goods and Services Fund.
Section 3745.014 | Central Support Indirect Fund.
Section 3745.015 | Environmental Protection Fund.
Section 3745.016 | Cleanup and Response Fund.
Section 3745.018 | Administration of Financial, Technical, and Compliance Programs.
Section 3745.02 | Environmental Review Appeals Commission.
Section 3745.03 | Hearing Procedures.
Section 3745.04 | Appeals to Review Commission.
Section 3745.06 | Appeals to Courts of Appeals.
Section 3745.07 | Proposed Actions - Mailing Lists.
Section 3745.09 | Action to Abate Pollution From Sources Outside the State.
Section 3745.112 | Independent Evaluation of Title V Permit Program.
Section 3745.113 | Application for Isolated Wetland Permit - Fees.
Section 3745.114 | Water Quality Certification Fee - Exemptions.
Section 3745.12 | Immediate Removal Fund.
Section 3745.13 | Costs of Dealing With Unauthorized Spill, Release or Discharge.
Section 3745.21 | Environmental Education Council.
Section 3745.22 | Environmental Education Fund.
Section 3745.30 | Policies of Agency.
Section 3745.31 | Statute of Limitations.
Section 3745.40 | Clean Ohio Operating Fund.
Section 3745.45 | Volkswagen Clean Air Act Settlement Fund.
Section 3745.50 | Coordinator of Harmful Algae Management and Response.
Section 3745.70 | Environmental Audit Definitions.
Section 3745.71 | Privilege of Nondisclosure as to Environmental Audit.
Section 3745.72 | Voluntary Disclosure of Information - Immunity.