The first step in the rule-making process is for Ohio EPA to identify that a rule needs to be amended, rescinded or created. Ohio EPA may also review a rule pursuant to the five-year rule review requirements (ORC 119.032) and determine that the rule should be filed with Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) as "no change."

Ohio EPA has added an additional step to ensure stakeholders are brought into the rule process as early as possible. This additional interested party notification and request for information will allow for early feedback before the rule language has been developed by the Agency.

Please see below for a listing of rules the DSW is reviewing, a fact sheet requesting stakeholder input and the comment deadline.

Minimal Change Water Quality Standards rules (OAC 3745-1)

Triennial Review of Water Quality Standards Rules
OAC Chapter 3745-1

Section 401 Water Quality Certifications Rules (OAC Chapter 3745-32)

Wetland Water Quality Standards Rules (OAC Chapter 3745-1)

WQS Variances Rule (OAC 3745-1-38)

PTI Storage and Treatment Facilities (OAC 3745-42-14) — New Rule

PTI Onsite Sewage Treatment Systems (OAC 3745-42-12) — New Rule

Nutrients for Large Rivers (OAC 3745-1-36) — New Rule

New Rules to Reduce Impacts of Nutrients in Surface Waters