STATE EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMISSION (SERC)
Rules and Laws
Ohio Revised Code Laws
The State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) was established by Senate Bill 367 of the 117th Legislature (SB367) to implement, administer and enforce, in conjunction with the USEPA, Ohio EPA and local fire departments the federal "Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986" in this state. SB 367 and its subsequent amendments are codified in Chapter 3750 of the Ohio Revised Code .
Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3750 can also be found at Ohio Online Docs Website. (click on "TITLE XXXVII HEALTH - SAFETY - MORALS" and then click on "CHAPTER 3750 EMERGENCY PLANNING")
Ohio Administrative Code Rules
Complete SERC Regulations Document
The State Emergency Response Commission's (SERC) regulations are located in the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) in chapters 3750-1, 3750-10, 3750-15, 3750-20, 3750-25, 3750-30, 3750-50, 3750-60, 3750-75, 3750-80, 3750-85. These rules define and amplify chapter 3750 of the Ohio Revised Code, Additional chapters are added as needed to address new laws and requirements. The complete text of all currently effective SERC regulations can be downloaded in PDF form by clicking on the following link: Complete SERC Administrative Code Regulations
Chapters
Individual rule chapters are presented below. PDF copies of currently effective rules can be obtained by following the chapter link (OAC 3750-xx, where "xx" is the desired chapter number) in the chapter title line. For information regarding a specific chapter, please contact Jeff Beattie at 614-644-2269. Chapters under review or development are noted and information on draft or proposed rule language and how to submit comments is posted in the dated notices under the "Rule Changes" heading.