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Contact Information:
Ohio EPA
122 South Front St.
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 644-2270
Or view the Department's
Website
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OHIO
The Ohio EPA, Division of Air Pollution Control (DAPC) has finished drafting rules that would set RACT limitations for NOx emission from stationary combustion sources such as boilers, combustion turbines, and stationary internal combustion engines. Any comments or recommendations should be submitted by August 23, 2006. More information on the draft regulations can be found here.
DE MINIMIS EXEMPTIONS:
Sources that have a potential to emit less than 10 lb/day Or 25 tons per year of each criteria pollutant are
exempt from permitting. No state notification is required.
MINOR SOURCE PERMITTING:
The restrictions and controls under this permit will be determined on a case-by-case basis. All sources
have to do Best Available Technology (BAT) for all criteria pollutants (a form of state BACT). This could require
control equipment or operating limits. Control equipment is generally not required for minor sources and there
is no cost threshold. The state also enforces an opacity limit of 20%. There are additional PM and SO2 standards
that vary with location, size and type of unit.
There is no public comment period unless there is public interest or the source is taking a synthetic minor
to avoid Title V permitting. In either case the comment period is 30 days. The state has a maximum of 180 days
to complete the permitting process, but actual times can vary widely.
MAJOR NSR/PSD PERMITTING:
250 tons of any criteria pollutant triggers PSD. 100 tons of NOx and VOC triggers NSR in nonattainment
TREATMENT OF EMERGENCY ENGINES:
Emergency generators are exempt if they are less than 50 hp and burning natural gas, gasoline,
distillate oil or liquid petroleum oil with less than 0.5% sulfur. Units taking this exemption can operate for
emergencies and maintenance only, however there is no hourly limit. State notification is not required. Sources
that cannot qualify for this exemption are permitted as a minor source.
Onsite electrical generators greater than 50 MW must obtain a certificate from the Ohio Power Siting Board prior to
construction. (See below)
Before construction can begin on any major electric generating facility within the state of Ohio, a certificate
of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need must be obtained from the
Ohio Power Siting Board. The Ohio
Revised Code defines a major utility as a generating plant of 50 MW or more. Prior to filing an application,
the applicant must hold a public informational meeting. The application must contain information regarding
the original need for a power generating facility, describe the facility's impact and effects on the area,
including environmental, ecological, social, agricultural, and electric system reliability, and provide
information on an alternative site.
According to the PUC there are no exit fees for DG applications in the state of Ohio.
Ohio Board of Building Standards
The Ohio Board of Building Standards is responsible for promulgating and enforcing building code standards
in the state.
Ohio Building Code
Ohio Department of Commerce, State Fire Marshal Division
The State Fire Marshal Division is responsible for the adoption and maintenance of the state fire code.
Information on Ohio's fire code
International Code Council State Adoption Information Page
Provides an easy to use US map to locate state and local adoption of the International Code Council's model codes.
US DOE's Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs, Building Codes Database
The US DOE's database provides a comprehensive look at a state's building code implementation and enforcement
process.
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA)
The role of the QAQDA is to provide for the conservation of air as a natural resource of the state to
prevent or abate the pollution of the air, to provide for the comfort, health, safety and general welfare
of all citizens of the state and to assist in the financing of air quality facilities for industry,
commerce, and research.
Information for Small Businesses
Information for Large Businesses
Ohio Department of Development (ODOD)
The ODOD recently awarded a total of $924,019 in grants to 26 distributed generation projects throughout the state. Although the
opportunity for funding has passed, check with the department about future funding opportunities.
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