Anderson's Ohio Environmental Law Practice Manual, 2017-2018 Edition

This practice manual provides a handy reference to both Ohio's state environmental laws and to the state's regulatory obligation to comply with applicable federal laws. Written by the environmental practice group at Thompson Hine LLP, the practice manual is designed to complement Anderson's OhioEPA Laws and Regulations, a three volume publication that contains all Ohio statutory and regulatory provisions related to programs overseen by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

Chapters include a background on the subject, a variety of practical advice, checklists to guide users through the maze of environmental regulations, and legal strategies and tips for dealing with particular fact patterns. The manual explains Ohio's changing water property rights system and how it interacts with regulation, public trust rights, and pending Great Lakes initiatives. The manual also provides a comprehensive update on the Voluntary Action Program, the funding options for brownfields programs, and other developments affecting the remediation and redevelopment of brownfields. Air quality is also covered, including Ohio EPA's efforts to bring Ohio into compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards. There is also a chapter on state and federal energy initiatives and climate change.