Environmental Law Library
Our Publications
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In the Weeds Briefing: The Lake Erie Bill of Rights Ballot Initiative (2019)
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Law Bulletin - Continuous Release Reporting of Air Emissions for Livestock Farms (2018) (NOTE: Congress has repealed this reporting requirement)
Ohio Revised Code
- Air Pollution Control, Chapter 3704
- Solid and Hazardous Wastes, Chapter 3734
- Recycling, Waste Reduction, Litter Prevention, Chapter 3736
- Pesticides, Chapter 921
- Hazardous Substances, Chapter 3751
- Construction and Demolition Debris, Chapter 3714
- Environmental Protection Agency, Chapter 3745
Ohio Administrative Code
- Animal Waste and Agricultural Pollution, Chapter 1501:15-5
- Pesticides, Chapter 901:5-11
- Livestock Environmental Permitting, Chapter 901:10-1
- Fertilizer Storage, Chapter 905:5-2
Case Law
- State v. Brennco, Inc. - Farm operation applying manure with a traveling gun applicator, causing a fish kill in nearby river, was not exempt from the Clean Water Act because there was no evidence that the runoff was a result of rainwater coming into contact with the manure and flowing into the nearby river.
- State ex rel. Atty. Gen. of Ohio v. State Line Agri, Inc.
- Thomas v. Zehringer
Links to Other Resources
- Agricultural Pollution Abatement Program - Ohio Department of Natural Resources
- Pesticide & Fertilizer Regulation - Ohio Department of Agriculture
- Pesticide Safety Education Program - OSU Extension
- Livestock Environmental Permitting Program - Ohio Department of Agriculture
- Division of Hazardous Waste Management - Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
- Division of Recycling and Litter Prevention - Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
- Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Rule for Agriculture - U.S. EPA
Ohio Agricultural Law Blog
- Algae Control Bill Awaits Governor's Approval
- Comparing Ohio's Proposed Algae Control Legislation
- Ohio Senate Passes Algae Control Legislation
- Federal Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging ODA and Ohio EPA Livestock Permitting
- New Legislative Session Begins with Changes to Ohio's Agriculture Committees
- Manure Regulation in Ohio
- First bill introduced to address Lake Erie algae problem
- Couple challenges Ohio's transfer of CAFO NPDES permit authority in federal court
- The EPA's "new" SPCC rule for farms: farms should assess and comply now
- Ohio Legislature Grants Invasive Species Authority to Ohio Department of Agriculture
- Ohio House Passes Bill to Create Fertilizer Applicator Certification Program
- Ohio Sensitive Crop Registry is Now Online: Implications for Producers and Pesticide Applicators
- Ohio Senate Approves Agricultural Nutrient Management Bill
- Farm Oil Spill Prevention Plans: Required or Not?
- Though SPCC Rule is not Enforceable, Farm Fuel Spills Still Prove Costly
- Congress Delays Requirements for Farm Oil Spill Prevention Plans
- Burning Crop Debris is Legal, Isn't it?
- Legislature Agrees on Changes to Ohio Livestock Environmental Permitting Program
- ODA Denies Egg Farm Permit as Legislation Proposes Change to Permit Program
- State Hearing Officer Recommends Denying Permit Application for Hi-Q
- Revisions Coming to the Ohio Agricultural Abatement Program?
- Opposing Views on Climate Change and Agriculture
- Federal Court Decides Ohio Dairy Labeling Case