PUBLIC NOTICE FINAL ISSUANCE OF AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AS A GENERATOR OF INFECTIOUS WASTE

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1 FINAL ISSUANCE OF AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AS A GENERATOR OF INFECTIOUS WASTE Notice is hereby given that on November 25, 2008, the director of Ohio EPA issued an amended infectious waste generator certificate to DaVita Inc, 5200 Virginia Way, Brentwood, TN 37027, Reg. No.: 00-G Persons wishing to be notified of further actions or proceedings for this project must submit a request in writing to Ohio EPA, Division of Solid and Infectious Waste Management, Attn: Systems Management Unit, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio , tel.: (614) This final action was not preceded by a proposed action and may be appealed to the Environmental Review Appeals Commission, at 309 South Fourth Street, Suite 222, Columbus, Ohio

2 FINAL ISSUANCE OF AN AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AS A TRANSPORTER OF INFECTIOUS WASTE Notice is hereby given that on November 25, 2008, the director of Ohio EPA issued an amended infectious waste transporter certificate to Stericycle, Inc., N Keith Dr., Lake Forest, IL 60045, Reg. No. 00-T Persons wishing to be notified of further actions or proceedings for this project must submit a request in writing to Ohio EPA, Division of Solid and Infectious Waste Management, Attn: Systems Management Unit, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio , tel.: (614) This final action was not preceded by a proposed action and may be appealed to the Environmental Review Appeals Commission, at 309 South Fourth Street, Suite 222, Columbus, Ohio

3 FINAL ISSUANCE OF AN AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AS A TRANSPORTER OF INFECTIOUS WASTE Notice is hereby given that on November 26, 2008; the director of Ohio EPA issued an amended infectious waste transporter certificate to Darob Inc, 1801 Research Dr, Louisville, KY 40269, Reg. No. 00-T Persons wishing to be notified of further actions or proceedings for this project must submit a request in writing to Ohio EPA, Division of Solid and Infectious Waste Management, Attn: Systems Management Unit, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio , tel.: (614) This final action was not preceded by a proposed action and may be appealed to the Environmental Review Appeals Commission, at 309 South Fourth Street, Suite 222, Columbus, Ohio

4 State of Ohio Environmental Protection Agency November 26, 2008 Notice of Proposed Rule-making and Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Division of Drinking and Ground Waters (DDAGW) is proposing revisions to the license to operate rules of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC), which sets forth the requirements for public water system licenses. The draft amendments are, in part, a result of the five year rule review requirements of Section of the Revised Code. The division is proposing to rescind rule of the OAC and replace it with new draft rules through These draft rules will establish conditions and procedures for conditioning, suspending, revoking or denying a license to operate. License applicants will be required to supply information with regard to the legal owner, lessee, financial contact and operator of record. The draft rules also establish requirements to notify the public of the water system's license status by displaying the license on site and for notification of their license status to be included in the consumer confidence report. As part of the rule-making process, the Agency is required by Section of the Ohio Revised Code to consult with organizations that represent political subdivisions, environmental interests, business interests, and others affected by the rules. The Agency is offering you and your organization the opportunity to comment on these rules before the division adopts them. A public hearing pursuant to of the Ohio Revised Code will be conducted on December 29, 2008, beginning at 10:30 a.m. in Conference Room A at the Ohio EPA, Lazarus Government Center, 50 West Town Street, Columbus, Ohio. All interested persons are entitled to attend or be represented and give their written or oral comments on this proposed rule-making. A presiding officer will be present until all interested persons have been heard. To facilitate scheduling of oral presentations, persons intending to give testimony at the hearing should ensure that Ohio EPA receives notice of such intent by 5:00 p.m. on December 26, Persons who provide Ohio EPA with prior notice will be heard ahead of persons who register at the hearing. All visitors to Ohio EPA must register at the Security desk in the lobby upon arrival. Please bring photo identification (such as a valid driver's license). For security reasons, visitors are required to wear their badge at all times while in the building. Please arrive early to complete these procedures. To provide notice of intent to give oral comments at the public

5 hearing, contact Susan Baughman by mail at Ohio EPA, DDAGW, Lazarus Government Center, 50 West Town Street, Suite 700, Columbus, Ohio 43215, or by phone at (614) In order to ensure that written comments are considered as part of the official record of this hearing, written comments must be received by Ohio EPA by the close of business December 29, Written comments on the proposed rules may be given to the presiding officer during the hearing, sent by mail to Susan Baughman at the address above, or sent by to the following address To obtain a copy of the proposed rules, contact Flo Sellu at Ohio EPA at (614) or at Flo.Sellu@epa.state.oh.us. Please request the "proposed license to operate rules" and, if a recorded message is left, be sure to include your name, telephone number, and complete mailing address. There is no charge for proposed rules. The proposed rules will be available on the Agency web page until their adoption or withdrawal. The address is: Questions concerning this proposed rule-making, other than obtaining copies of the proposed rules, may be addressed to Susan Baughman at Ohio EPA, DDAGW, Lazarus Government Center, 50 West Town Street, Suite 700, Columbus, Ohio or by phone at (614) can be sent to Susan.Baughman@epa.state.oh.us.

6 Ashtabula County Date of Public Notice: November 25, 2008 NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF 401 APPLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARING Public notice is hereby given that the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) Division of Surface Water (DSW) has received an application for, and has begun to consider whether to issue or deny, a Clean Water Act Section 401 water quality certification and a Level Two Isolated Wetland Permit for a project to construct five (5) elementary school buildings in a campus setting, including parking lots, access drive, sports fields, and storm water facilities. The application was submitted by the Ashtabula Area City School District. The project is located on the south side of Wade Avenue, west of Ohio Avenue and north of Griswold Road in Saybrook Township. The Buffalo District Corps of Engineers Public Notice Number for this project is The Ohio EPA ID Number for this project is SWIMS & As required by the Antidegradation Rule, rule of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC), three alternatives have been submitted for the project. The applicant's proposed preferred alternative, if approved, would impact 1.41 acres of jurisdictional wetlands, 1.48 acres of isolated wetlands and 1,001 linear feet of jurisdictional ditches. The applicant's proposed minimal degradation alternative, if approved, would impact 0.44 acres of jurisdictional wetlands, 0.23 acres of isolated wetlands and 1,468 linear feet of jurisdictional ditches. The applicant's proposed non-degradation alternative, if approved, would have no direct impacts on waters of the state. Discharges from the activity, if approved, would result in degradation to, or lowering of, the water quality of Red Brook Creek and Strong Brook. Ohio EPA will review the application, and decide whether to grant or deny the application, in accordance with OAC Chapters and In accordance with OAC rule , an antidegradation review of the application will be conducted before deciding whether to allow a lowering of water quality. All three proposed alternatives will be considered during the review process. No exclusions or waivers, as outlined by OAC rule , apply or may be granted. Starting November 25, 2008, copies of the application and technical support information may be inspected at Ohio EPA-DSW, Lazarus Government Center, 50 West Town Street, Suite 700, Columbus, Ohio, by first calling (614) Copies of the application and technical support information can be made available upon request at Ohio EPA District Offices by calling the same number.

7 Ohio EPA will hold a public information session and public hearing relative to issues of lower water quality on January 21, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at Kent State University, Ashtabula Campus, Blue and Gold Room, 3300 Lake Road West, Ashtabula, Ohio The public hearing will end when all interested parties have had an opportunity to provide testimony related to the project. All interested persons are entitled to attend or be represented and give written or oral comments on the proposed project. The purpose of the hearing is to obtain additional information that will be considered by Ohio EPA prior to any further action on the application. Ohio EPA will continue to accept written comments on the application through the close of business on January 28, Comments received after this date may not be considered as part of the official record of the hearing. Anyone may submit written comments or requests to be placed on a mailing list for information by writing to: Ohio EPA-DSW, Attention: Permits Processing Unit, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio

8 Franklin County Date of Public Notice: December 3, 2008 NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF ISOLATED WETLAND PERMIT APPLICATION (LEVEL 2) Public notice is hereby given that the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) Division of Surface Water (DSW) has received an application for, and has begun to consider whether to issue or deny, an Isolated Wetland Permit (Level 2) for a project to construct a consolidated rental car facility impacting 2.88 acres of wetland. The application was submitted by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, 4600 International Gateway, Columbus, Ohio The project is located at Port Columbus International Airport at the intersection of 17 th Avenue and Steltzer Road. The Ohio EPA Number for this project is The review of the application will be conducted, and a decision whether to grant or deny the application will be made, in accordance with Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Sections to and other applicable provisions of state laws. Other alternatives as proposed by the applicant resulting in less adverse impact to the isolated wetland ecosystem, will be considered by Ohio EPA during the review process. Starting December 3, 2008, copies of the application and technical support information may be inspected at Ohio EPA/DSW, Lazarus Government Center, 50 West Town Street, Columbus, Ohio, by first calling (614) Applications can be made available at Ohio EPA District Offices by calling the same number. Persons wishing to 1) be on Ohio EPA's interested parties mailing list for this project, 2) request a public hearing, or 3) submit written comments for Ohio EPA's consideration in reviewing the application should do so in writing to Ohio EPA/DSW, Attention: Permits Processing Unit, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio within 20 days of the date of this public notice.

9 Hamilton County Date of Public Notice: December 3, 2008 NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF ISOLATED WETLAND PERMIT APPLICATION (LEVEL 2) Public notice is hereby given that the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) Division of Surface Water (DSW) has received an application for, and has begun to consider whether to issue or deny, an Isolated Wetland Permit (Level 2) for a project to construct a light industrial and office business park impacting 0.61 acres of wetlands. The application was submitted by TechSolve Incorporated, 6705 Steger Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio The project is located east of Steger Drive in the City of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. The Ohio EPA Number for this project is The review of the application will be conducted, and a decision whether to grant or deny the application will be made, in accordance with Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Sections to and other applicable provisions of state laws. Other alternatives as proposed by the applicant resulting in less adverse impact to the isolated wetland ecosystem, will be considered by Ohio EPA during the review process. Starting December 3, 2008, copies of the application and technical support information may be inspected at Ohio EPA/DSW, Lazarus Government Center, 50 West Town Street, Columbus, Ohio, by first calling (614) Applications can be made available at Ohio EPA District Offices by calling the same number. Persons wishing to 1) be on Ohio EPA's interested parties mailing list for this project, 2) request a public hearing, or 3) submit written comments for Ohio EPA's consideration in reviewing the application should do so in writing to Ohio EPA/DSW, Attention: Permits Processing Unit, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio within 20 days of the date of this public notice.

10 Lawrence County OHIO EPA RECEIVES NEW HAZARDOUS WASTE CLOSURE PLAN On November 14, 2008, Ohio EPA received a new hazardous waste closure plan from The Dow Chemical and Americas Styrenics Companies for its two (2) hazardous waste boilers at their Hanging Rock facility located at 925 County Road 1A, Ironton, Ohio The EPA Identification Number for this facility is OHD Why is this Closure Plan being submitted? At the request of Ohio EPA, Dow Chemical and Americas Styrenics submitted this closure plan. The two hazardous waste boilers and associated piping/containment system are the subject of this plan. The boilers will be kept in service and will continue to burn non-hazardous comparable fuel following completion of the closure steps. Also, this plan provides a clean closure cost estimate and a schedule under which closure efforts are to be conducted. When and how do I submit written comments about this Closure Plan? You can submit written comments anytime between December 1 and December 31, Send your comments to Ohio EPA, Division of Hazardous Waste Management, Attn: Regulatory and Information Services Section, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216, telephone number (614) , fax number (614) , address: dhwmcomments@epa.state.oh.us. Where can I review the Closure Plan? You can review the Closure Plan at the following locations: Ohio EPA, Southeast District Office, 2195 Front Street, Logan Ohio 43138, tel: (740) ; and, Ohio EPA, Division of Hazardous Waste Management, 50 West Town Street, Suite 700, Columbus, Ohio 43215, tel: (614)

11 Meigs County Date of Public Notice: November 25, 2008 NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF 401 APPLICATION Public notice is hereby given that the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) Division of Surface Water (DSW) has received an application for, and has begun to consider whether to issue or deny, a Clean Water Act Section 401 water quality certification for a project to install eight (8) barge mooring cells. The application was submitted by Meigs Point Dock, LLC, P.O. Box 388, New Haven, WV The project is located at a site to be constructed along the right descending bank of the Ohio River, at approximate river mile 241, just north of the town of Antiquity, in Sutton Township, Meigs County, Ohio. The Huntington District Corps of Engineers Public Notice Number for this project is OHR. The Ohio EPA ID Number for this project is As required by the Antidegradation Rule, rule of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC), three alternatives have been submitted for the project. The applicant's proposed preferred alternative, if approved, would displace approximately 236 cubic yards of river bed material. The applicant's proposed minimal degradation alternative, if approved, would involve transportation by trucking, rather than river barge, and would not displace any river bed material. The applicant's proposed non-degradation alternative, if approved, would have no direct impacts on waters of the state. Discharges from the activity, if approved, would result in degradation to, or lowering of, the water quality of the Ohio River. Ohio EPA will review the application, and decide whether to grant or deny the application, in accordance with OAC Chapters and In accordance with OAC rule , an antidegradation review of the application will be conducted before deciding whether to allow a lowering of water quality. All three proposed alternatives will be considered during the review process. No exclusions or waivers, as outlined by OAC rule , apply or may be granted. Starting November 25, 2008, copies of the application and technical support information may be inspected at Ohio EPA-DSW, Lazarus Government Center, 50 West Town Street, Suite 700, Columbus, Ohio, by first calling (614) Copies of the application and technical support information can be made available upon request at Ohio EPA District Offices by calling the same number.

12 Persons wishing to 1) be on Ohio EPA's interested parties mailing list for this project, 2) request a public hearing, or 3) submit written comments for Ohio EPA's consideration in reviewing the application should do so in writing to Ohio EPA-DSW, Attention: Permits Processing Unit, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio within thirty days of the date of this public notice.

13 Richland County ISSUANCE OF DRAFT SOLID WASTE PERMIT TO INSTALL AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION AND PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given on November 25, 2008, pursuant to OAC Rule , Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) issued a draft Solid Waste Permit to Install (PTI # ) to: Noble Road Landfill, Inc., 170 Noble Road East, Shiloh, Ohio The permit, if issued as a final permit, authorizes vertical expansion of the approved limits of waste placement at the existing Noble Road Landfill (Facility). The facility is located ½ mile east of the intersection of State Route 13 and Noble Road on the south side of Noble Road, Butler Township, Richland County. A Public Information Session / Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at the Butler Township Hall, 8256 Olivesburg Fitchville Road, Greenwich, OH Written comments will be accepted until January 20, 2009 for the director=s consideration. Comments should be sent to: Ohio EPA, Division of Solid and Infectious Waste Management Unit, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, OH , Tel:(614) The application and draft permit may be reviewed in accordance with Ohio EPA=s file review procedures by contacting Ohio EPA, Northwest District Office, 347 Dunbridge Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402, Tel:(419)

14 Stark County Date of Public Notice: December 3, 2008 NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF ISOLATED WETLAND PERMIT APPLICATION (LEVEL 2) Public notice is hereby given that the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) Division of Surface Water (DSW) has received an application for, and has begun to consider whether to issue or deny, an Isolated Wetland Permit (Level 2) for a project impacting 2.91 acres of wetlands to construct a mixed-use development. The application was submitted by MLM Real Estate LLC, 4477 Renaissance Parkway, Warrensville Heights, Ohio The project is located west of Beechwood Avenue in Lexington Township, near Alliance, Stark County, Ohio. The Ohio EPA Number for this project is The review of the application will be conducted, and a decision whether to grant or deny the application will be made, in accordance with Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Sections to and other applicable provisions of state laws. Other alternatives as proposed by the applicant resulting in less adverse impact to the isolated wetland ecosystem, will be considered by Ohio EPA during the review process. Starting December 3, 2008, copies of the application and technical support information may be inspected at Ohio EPA/DSW, Lazarus Government Center, 50 West Town Street, Columbus, Ohio, by first calling (614) Applications can be made available at Ohio EPA District Offices by calling the same number. Persons wishing to 1) be on Ohio EPA's interested parties mailing list for this project, 2) request a public hearing, or 3) submit written comments for Ohio EPA's consideration in reviewing the application should do so in writing to Ohio EPA/DSW, Attention: Permits Processing Unit, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio within 20 days of the date of this public notice.