Early Stakeholder Outreach
The first step in the rule-making process is for Ohio EPA to identify that a rule needs to be amended, rescinded, or created. There are many different reasons to change a rule, some include a quick change, (e.g., incorrect rule reference), a limited rule change (e.g., difficulties with interpretation or application), a full ORC 119.032 review (five-year review) and changes to state or federal law. Ohio EPA has added an additional step to ensure stakeholders are brought into the rule process as early as possible. This additional outreach and request for information will allow for early feedback before the rule language has been developed by the Agency. The notifications may be different for the type of rule changes necessary. |
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This notification is not considered an action of the director and would not be public noticed. This is considered an early courtesy to those interested parties that have already signed up to receive rule notifications. The notifications will include a deadline for submitting comments and will ask for feedback to assist the divisions in filling out the Business Impact Analysis required by the CSI process. If any comments are received, Ohio EPA will consider those comments when drafting the rule changes. Ohio EPA will not create an official response to comments for these comments. If Ohio EPA feels additional outreach with stakeholders is necessary, the Agency may hold stakeholder meetings, send out additional questions to stakeholders or create external advisory groups. This process does not suggest that Ohio EPA is required to send out drafts or negotiate rule language with stakeholders. |
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