Ohio Environmental Law Blog

"Provides insights and commentary on environmental policy, regulations, and case developments for the business and legal community. Content includes discussion of climate change, renewable energy, brownfield redevelopment, air permitting and regulation, water permitting and regulation, and waste regulation. Emphasis is upon how developments in environmental regulation impact business. Intended audience: environment health & safety personnel; business executive management; legal professionals; and those in government with an interest in environmental law and policy."

Author: Joe Koncelik is a partner with Frantz Ward in Cleveland.

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Recent Posts from Ohio Environmental Law Blog

Clean Water Restoration Act- Federal Expansion or Restoring Protections?
On June 18th the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, on a vote of 12-7, passed the amended version of the Clean Water Restoration Act. The proposal is seen by some as an attempt to…
Budget Update: Ohio EPA Faces Potential Loss of 200 Staff
Its not often you see business associations support budget requests by State agencies, especially when its Ohio EPA. However, as a result of Senate actions with would cap Ohio EPA's spending authority business groups have sent…
After the Fire, the Cuyahoga River Clean Up: A Worthy Environmental Achievement Goes "Up in Smoke"
On Monday, the Cleveland Plain Dealer had a picture (above the fold) taken 40 years ago of a man dipping his hand in the Cuyahoga River and having it covered in oil and muck. In…
What U.S. EPA's Formal Recognition of Cleveland's Improved Air Quality Means for Businesses
Yesterday, U.S. EPA announced a proposed rulemaking to formally recognize Cleveland and nearby counties as achieving the 1997 8-hour ozone standard (.085ppb). As discussed in a previous post, this is very good news for Northeast Ohio businesses in any…
Ending 40 Years Of Cleveland Jokes: A River's Recovery
June 22nd will mark the 40 year anniversary of the famous 1969 fire on the Cuyahoga River. A picture of the fire in Time magazine was credited with bringing national focus to water pollution in the…
One Year Anniversary- 50 Best Environmental Law Blogs
Since this is about the 1 year anniversary since I launched my blog, I thought it was nice to see a fellow blogger has included Ohio Environmental Law Blog as one of the fifty best…
Climate Change Legislation Moves Forward, But Major Issues Remain
The American Clean Energy and Security (ACES) Act of 2009 has cleared one hurdle through passage by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The bill now makes its way through at least two more House Committees…
Clean Ohio: New Conflict of Interest Prohibitions Shape Parties Involvement at Brownfield Redevelopment Projects
On May 18, 2009 the Clean Ohio Council finalized new policies that will govern future rounds of the Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund (CORF). A major change has been incorporated into the policies that will impact…
Remedy in Cinergy NSR Case Forces Shut Down of Units
As an indication the New Source Review (NSR) enforcement actions are alive and well, today an Indiana federal court has ordered the shut down of units that triggered NSR and failed to install controls. In addition, the…
Ohio Announces Second Round of Diesel Grants
On May 26th, the Ohio Department of Development announced the recipients of the second round of the Diesel Emission Reduction Grant (DERG) program. The announcement once again highlights issues with implementation of this grant program. After…