On April 5th, Ohio EPA Director Nally testified on the Agency’s proposed budget before the House Finance and Appropriations – Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee. According to the Director’s Testimony, Ohio EPA is not asking for any fee increases. Ohio EPA’s proposed budget calls for a reduction of 11.8% for fiscal year 2012 and 13.8%
Clean Ohio Program Ends 2012…What’s Next?
In 2000, Ohio originally voted to approve the Clean Ohio Fund as a $400 million dollar bond program. In 2008, the Clean Ohio Fund was reauthorized through a ballot initiative known as Issue 2. The ballot initiative was overwhelmingly approved in all 88 counties which extended the Fund with another $400 million dollars.
Clean Ohio is probably the most
Is the Voluntary Clean Up Program in Ohio Working?
In 1994, the State created the Voluntary Action Program (VAP) to promote voluntary clean up of industrial and commercial sites, including those currently utilized as well as brownfields.
By 1994 standards the VAP program was cutting edge. It utilized certified professionals (CPs) who performed the investigation and implemented clean ups to meet standards established by