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Ohio Environmental Protection Agency eDocument Search


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Ohio EPA's eDocument Search

Ohio EPA's eDocument Search, which currently includes noncompliance documents issued since Jan. 1, 2007, will eventually include electronic copies of most of the Agency's public records.

The eDocument Search will improve efficiency; reduce costs; and greatly improve the public's ability to access to Ohio EPA's public records from anywhere without copying costs.

Watch a short video of details about this search tool and an example search.

 

If you can't find a non-compliance document, please contact Ohio EPA's public records manager. To review any other kind of document, please contact the district office where the facility or site is located. If you aren't sure of the facility location, please contact Ohio EPA's public records manager.

Ohio Revised Code 149.43 has more information about Ohio's public records law.

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Use the box below to search the documents currently online.
Useful Search Tips

FAQs

What kinds of documents are available online at this time?
 The database does include: any Agency letter citing violations of authorizing actions; laws or rules; any Agency letter documenting a corrected violation that was sent to the violator; unilateral and consensual director's final findings and orders resolving a violation; and Attorney General's orders on behalf of Ohio EPA.

Documents date back how far?
 Currently, searchable documents date back to 2007.

How long does it take for a document to appear on line?
Documents may be scanned into the system and appear as soon as 48 hours after they are issued, but sometimes it may take a little longer. If you don't see a recently issued document right away, please check back for a couple days. If you need it sooner, please use the contact information listed below.

What are the data points that I can use to find my document in the search engine?
 You may search the database by facility name; county, type of facility, Agency Division, or any word or phrase that appears in the document.

My search for a document returned no results, but I know the document exists. Why wasn't it available?
This could be due to several factors. Be sure that you have the correct spelling, numbers or names. Be sure you are searching for a document that is cataloged in the database. The database does not include all agency documents at this time. Currently, the database does include: any Agency letter citing violations of authorizing actions, laws or rules; any Agency letter documenting a corrected violation that was sent to the violator; unilateral and consensual director's final findings and orders resolving a violation; and Attorney General's orders on behalf of Ohio EPA. All current documents date back no further than 2007. If you still can't find it, please contact Ohio EPA for assistance (contact info. below)

Any suggestions for how to improve my search results?
 Generally, it is good not to be too specific in your search. For example, don't use the word "street" when looking for an address or the "Inc." when searching for the name of a company, so your results don't end up containing every company using "Inc." in their title. After your first attempt, you can narrow your search further by clicking on the "Search within results" button and adding a more specific term to more clearly identify the documents you are looking for.

What are my options if I can't find a document?
 If you still can't find something, please be sure to contact Ohio EPA by phone or email for further assistance (contact information is at the end of this page).

My search returned an unreadable document. What can be done?
 Contact Ohio EPA by using the phone number or email address listed below. We will assist you in obtaining the document. Also, please report unreadable documents so the problem can be fixed in the system.

I keep getting a message asking if I want to open the document. How do I turn that off?
When the message appears, click to clear the Always ask before opening this type of file check box in the file download dialog box.

If you continue to receive the message, you may need to change the default settings on your computer. To do so, take these steps:

  • Click Start, and then click My Computer.
  • On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
  • Click the File Types tab.
  • In the Registered file types list, click the file type for which you want to modify the download preference, and then click Advanced.
  • Click to clear the Confirm open after download check box, and then click OK.
  • Click Close.

The PDF is opening in the search window and is hard to read. How do I open it in a separate window?
By default, PDF documents open within your browser. To set the default so the document opens in a new window, take the following steps:

  • Open Adobe
  • Click Edit
  • Click Preferences
  • Select Internet from long list of categories
  • Check, or uncheck, the Display PDF in Browser as you wish

When are other documents going to be available?
 Ohio EPA will be adding documents over the next several years. Each time a new document type is made available online, the eDocument Search page will be updated to inform users regarding what is available online. Any public records that cannot be found using the eDocument Search can be requested through the Agency's public records request process. Please visit Ohio EPA's website to assist you in making a public records request.

Ohio EPA Public Records
1-877-372-2499
email: edoc.support@epa.state.oh.us
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, OH 43216-1049
Street Address: 50 West Town Street, Suite 700 Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 644-3020 ~ E-mail
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