Today, I am excited to launch a new blog dedicated to discussion of environmental legal and policy issues that impact or present implications to businesses and individuals living in Ohio. My goal is to write my posts in a manner so that they will be accessible to individuals even if they do not have expertise in the field. I hope to reach individuals
U.S. EPA Requests Ohio Provide Support for Air Reforms
Ohio EPA recently received a letter from U.S. EPA’s Region V requesting justification for changes made to the State’s air pollution control plan. The changes to the State plan came about as a result of reform legislation passed by the Ohio Legislature in 2006. Much has recently been made about the letter sent by
Ohio Diesel Program Stuck In Neutral
As part of the 2008-2009 State budget, Ohio set aside $19.8 million to be used for diesel grants to achieve reductions in air pollution from the transportation sector. The set aside represents the largest dedicated pool of funds to diesel emission reductions in the Midwest. The grants could be used to pay for pollution control retrofits and anti-idling technology
Narrowing Federal Jurisdiction Over Waterways
The USA Today did a story on the huge debate taking place over the limits of federal jurisdiction over waterways. The debate ensued in the aftermath of two major Supreme Court cases dealing with federal jurisdiction over wetlands.
Early on the focus after Rapanos and SWANCC was which wetlands would receive federal protection. Now, after a series
CO2 to Jolt the Coal States
Everyday we are bombarded with stories of rising gas and energy prices. The USA Today recently had a front page article on the increases in electricity rates due to the rise in fuel costs. The article said utilities are raising rates up to 29% due to soaring fuel cots. Its not just oil that