3/3/2017 4 ORC 4735.01.Credit-eligible Course At the time the course is taken, for credit or non-credit and satisfies both:.Course(s) offered by institution of higher education. Testing-Related Links to Ohio Revised and Administrative Codes. Listed below are links to testing-related sections of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) and the Ohio Revised Code (ORC). Links to Chapter 3301-13 of the Ohio Administrative Code are listed first. Relevant links to the Ohio Revised Code follow.
The Division of Drinking and Ground Waters (DDAGW) rules were promulgated under. Rules for Ohio public drinking water systems are adopted under Ohio Revised Code (ORC), and rules for Underground Injection Control, under. Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rules administered by DDAGW are located on this page. More information about DDAGW's rule-making process is available under the 'DDAGW Rules Process' section below.Electronic versions of may be viewed by clicking on the appropriate tab. Join a rules to stay informed about current rule-making and opportunities to provide comment during the process.Questions?
Call (614) 644-2752 and ask to speak with a Rules Coordinator. AnnouncementsDDAGW's effective rules are available on this webpage. To view the rules,.
Sept. 4, 2019: The Division of Drinking and Ground Waters (DDAGW) seeks comments on proposed rule revisions to several primary drinking water standards rules to satisfy the five-year rule review requirement of Section 106.03 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC). Comments are due by October 7, 2019.
For more information. Aug. 15, 2019: DDAGW seeks comments on the draft policy document,: Guidelines for Obtaining Approval of Backflow Prevention Methods in Drinking Water Treatment Plants. This document was developed in consultation with Ohio Section AWWA – Technology Committee to provide technical guidance to the regulated community and consultants concerning backflow prevention requirements. Please submit comments or questions to by September 5th, 2019. July 15, 2019: The Division of Drinking and Ground Waters (DDAGW) has reviewed the public water system license to operate rules in OAC Chapter 3745-84 to satisfy the five-year rule review requirement of Section 106.03 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC). The division is seeking comments on the proposal to file these rules with 'no changes'.
Comments are due August 16, 2019. For more information. May 9, 2019: The Division of Drinking and Ground Waters (DDAGW) has proposed “no changes” to several primary drinking water standards rules in Chapter 3745-81 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) and OAC rule 3745-91-10 source water protection plan rule to Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR). For more information. April 19, 2019: DDAGW has finalized the guidance document Guidelines for Determining When Source or Treatment Changes Tigger Optimal Corrosion Control Evaluation (ENG-19-001) and addressed all comments in a formal.
This document provides guidance on when a source or treatment change in a public water system requires the evaluation of optimal corrosion control treatment (OCCT). To view the effective ENG-19-001 guidance.
March 26, 2019: DDAGW seeks comments on the draft guidance document,: Guidance on Total Coliform Bacteria Monitoring for Small Public Water Systems (Population Less Than 3,301 Persons). This document was revised to incorporate the changes in total coliform bacteria monitoring covered by the Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) as adopted by the U.S. EPA effective April 1, 2016.
Please submit comments or questions to by April 19th, 2019. Jan.
16, 2019: DDAGW has finalized the policy document,. This document was revised to provide additional information about Public Water System Exemption Guidance, and update citations. To view all currently effective policy and guidance documents. Jan. 8, 2019: DDAGW seeks comments on revised plan to amend Primary Drinking Water Standard rule 3745-81-24 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC).
Comments are due by February 1, 2019. For more information.Policies and GuidancePlease see the for the most current versions of these documents.
DDAGW's Rule-making ProcessThe Division of Drinking and Ground Waters (DDAGW) rules were promulgated under. Rules for Ohio public drinking water systems are adopted under Ohio Revised Code (ORC), and rules for Underground Injection Control, under. Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rules administered by DDAGW are located on this page.Proposing new rules and amendments to existing rules is a regular activity conducted by Ohio EPA in response to laws passed by the General Assembly and federal rule requirements. The Agency is also to ensure their continued need and relevance. During the Ohio rule-making process, rules are in one of four phases:;;;. Electronic versions of rules in each of these various phases may be viewed by clicking on the appropriate tabs on this page.In addition to adopting rules and laws, DDAGW adopts both policies and guidance documents. The purpose of a policy is to clarify and explain specific aspects of regulations (OAC) and law (ORC) so Ohio EPA and external parties have a common understanding of how environmental regulations are carried out in Ohio. Policies promote consistency and provide savings of both technical and administrative staff resources when dealing with the application of rules.
Guidance documents provide information, suggestions and recommendations on possible or acceptable methods that may be used to meet or to achieve compliance with rules.Electronic versions of may be viewed by clicking on the appropriate tab. Join a rules to stay informed about current rule-making and opportunities to provide comment during the process. Interested Party ReviewOhio EPA distributes draft rules to interested parties for review and comment before they are filed with the Ohio General Assembly's Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR). Proposed RulesOhio EPA considers comments received during interested party review and makes changes to the rules as appropriate.
These rules are then proposed and filed with the Ohio General Assembly's (JCARR) and other agencies as required by Ohio Revised Code section 119.03. Another opportunity for public comment is offered. More information about proposed rules is on the Register of Ohio website.The following proposed rules have been filed with JCARR:.Proposed ‘No Changes’ Rulemaking Governing Primary Drinking Water Standards Rules and Drinking Water Source Protection Plan RuleThe Division of Drinking and Ground Waters (DDAGW) has proposed “no changes” to several primary drinking water standards rules in Chapter 3745-81 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) and OAC rule 3745-91-10 source water protection plan rule to Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR). The rules were reviewed as a result of the five-year rule review requirements of Section 106.03 of the Revised Code. Effective RulesOhio Administrative Code (OAC) rules administered by the Division of Drinking and Ground Waters (DDAGW) are located on this page. These include rules for Ohio public drinking water systems adopted under Ohio Revised Code (ORC) chapter 6109, and rules for Underground Injection Control, adopted under ORC section 6111.043.Ohio EPA also issues policy and guidance documents related to the implementation of rules in the safe drinking water program.View effective rules by subject matter by clicking on an OAC Chapter below or click for a complete copy of all effective drinking and ground water rules.
(Last revised Nov. 15, 2018) Professional operator certification definitions. (Aug. 15, 2018) Certified professional operators of record.
(Aug. 15, 2018) Public water system classification and staffing requirements. (Aug. 15, 2018) Treatment works and sewerage system classification and staffing requirements.
(Aug. 15, 2018) Classification of professional operator certification. (Aug.
15, 2018) Certification of professional operators. (Aug. 15, 2018) Professional operator in training. (Aug. 15, 2018) Record-keeping requirements and responsibilities of owners, certified professional operators and certified professional operators of record. (Aug. 15, 2018) Professional operator certification advisory council.
(Aug. 15, 2018) Duties of the council. (Aug. 15, 2018) Suspension or revocation of certification. (Aug.
15, 2018) Reciprocity. (Aug. 15, 2018) Expiration and renewal of professional operator certification. (Aug. 15, 2018) Professional operator certification fees.
(Aug. 15, 2018) Conduct during the application and examination process. (Aug.
15, 2018) Examination providers. (Aug. 15, 2018) Certification of Operators Who Pass an Examination From an Approved Examination Provider. (Aug.
15, 2018) Contract operations companies and contracted professional operators. 11, 2016) Definitions. (July 25, 1984) Considerations Under Federal Law. (Nov.
1, 2018) Confidentiality of Information. (Nov. 11, 2016) Classification of Wells. (July 25, 1984) Identification of Underground Sources of Drinking Water. (July 25, 1984) Prohibition of Unauthorized Injection. (April 23, 2009) Prohibition of Movement of Fluid Into Underground Injection. (Nov.
11, 2016) Prohibition of Class IV Wells. (April 23, 2009) Requirements for Wells Injecting Hazardous Wastes. (Aug.
15, 2018) Waiver of Requirement by Director. (May 2, 2011) Class V Wells.
(Nov. 11, 2016) Application by Permit; Authorization by Permit. (April 23, 2009) Class I Permit Application. (April 23, 2009) Class I Permit to Drill Applications.
(April 23, 2009) Class I Permit to Operate Applications. (April 23, 2009) Class V Permit Requirements. (April 23, 2009) Signatories to Permit Applications and Reports.
(Jan. 20, 1995) Class V Injection Well Area Permits. (July 25, 1984) Emergency Permits. (Nov. 9, 1984) Effect of a Permit.
(March 11, 2002) Duration of Permits. (July 25, 1984) Transfer of Permits. (Nov. 11, 2016) Modification or Revocation and Re-issuance of Permits.
(July 25, 1984) Termination of Permits. (July 25, 1984) Minor Modifications of Permits.
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(Jan. 20, 1995) Conditions Applicable to All Permits. (March 11, 2002) Establishing Drilling Permit and Injection Permit Conditions. (July 25, 1984) Schedule of Compliance.
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(July 25, 1984) Requirements for Recording and Reporting of Monitoring Results. (July 25, 1984) Plan of Corrective Action.
(April 23, 2009) Area of Review. (July 25, 1984) Corrective Action.
(Nov. 11, 2016) Mechanical Integrity. (April 23, 2009) Criteria for Establishing Permitting Priorities. (July 25, 1984) Plugging and Abandoning Class I Wells. (July 25, 1984) Construction Requirements for Class I Wells. (Dec.
16, 1991) Operating, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements for Class I Wells. (April 23, 2009) Information to be Considered by the Director in Authorizing Class I Wells. (Nov. 11, 2016) Seismic Reflection Survey Requirements for Class I Wells.
(Dec. 16, 1991) Criteria and Standards for Class I Injection Wells.
(Jan. 24, 2000) Minimum Criteria for Siting Class I Hazardous Waste Injection Wells. (Dec. 16, 1991) Area of Review. (Dec.
16, 1991) Corrective Action for Wells in the Area of Review. (April 23, 2009) Construction Requirements. (Dec.
16, 1991) Logging, Sampling and Testing Prior to New Well Operation. (Dec. 16, 1991) Operating Requirements. (Dec.
1, 1993) Testing and Monitoring Requirements. (Dec. 16, 1991) Reporting Requirements. (April 23, 2009) Information to be Evaluated by the Director. (Dec.
16, 1991) Closure. (Dec. 16, 1991) Post Closure. (Dec. 16, 1991) Financial Responsibility for Closure and Post Closure Care. (April 23, 2009) Class I Annual Permit Fee; Fee Per Ton of Waste Injected.
(May 1, 2018) Primary Drinking Water Standards Definitions. (Nov. 8, 2018) Coverage.
(Dec. 27, 1978) Siting Requirements. (May 1, 2018) Administrative Penalties. (Jan. 1, 2010) Maximum Residual Disinfectant Levels. (Feb. 22, 2010) Maximum Contaminant Levels and Best Available Technologies for Inorganic Contaminants.
(April 1, 2016) Maximum Contaminant Levels and Best Available Technologies for Organic Contaminants. (April 1, 2016) Maximum Contaminant Levels for Microbiological Contaminants. (Feb. 23, 2015) Maximum Contaminant Levels and Best Available Technologies for Radionuclide Contaminants. (Sept. 13, 1993) Treatment Techniques.
(Feb. 22, 2010) Use of Non-centralized Treatment Devices. (April 1, 2016) Coliform Monitoring Requirements. (Jan. 1, 2010) Inorganic Chemical Monitoring Requirements.
(Feb. 23, 2015) Organic Chemical Monitoring Requirements. (Feb. 23, 2015) Radionuclide Monitoring Requirements.
(May 4, 2015) Analytical Techniques. (Nov.
1, 2004) Acceptability of Analytical Results. (Dec. 27, 1978) Monitoring of Consecutive Public Water Systems. (Jan. 1, 2010) Reporting Requirements for Public Water Systems. (April 1, 2016) Public Notification. (Feb.
31, 2006) Definitions. (June 13, 2016) Application for Approval of Plans. (June 13, 2016) Requirements for Plan Drawings. (Nov. 26, 1980) Requirements for Specifications. (Jan. 1, 2002) Requirements for Data Sheet.
(April 19, 2012) Requirements for Supporting Information. (Jan. 1, 2002) Requirements for Submittal Letter.
(June 13, 2016) Procedure for Approval; Changes. (Oct. 14, 2016) Iron and Manganese Treatment. (Sept. 1, 2009) Drinking Water Source Protection Plan. (Oct.
26, 2015) Certification by Political Subdivisions and Investor-owned Utilities. In addition to providing the guidance documents listed below, the Division of Drinking and Ground Waters offers support to other Ohio EPA divisions on ground water issues. Click to learn more.
Spill Hotline - Report a spill, release or environmental crimeorOhio EPA's spill hotline should be used to report release of any material that impacts public health or the environment, including chemicals and petroleum products.For non-emergency calls, including complaints, questions or concerns about environmental issues, please use the toll-free numbers listed for the or contact the.