Ohio Administrative Code
Title 3737 - Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Release Compensation Board
Chapter 3737-1 - General Provisions
Section 3737-1-15 - Modifying the deductible or the reduced deductible

(A) As a last alternative to maintain solvency of the fund and as a method of ensuring that funding levels are maintained on the basis of known and estimated obligations of the fund, the board may modify the deductible or the reduced deductible. The basis for the modification of the deductible or the reduced deductible will include but not be limited to the amount needed to meet the financial soundness objectives set forth in division (C) of section 3737.91 of the Revised Code.

(B) The board shall notify each responsible person by certified mail of the change in the deductible or the reduced deductible no later than the first day of May preceding the first day of the fiscal year in which the deductible amount will apply. If the certified mail is returned unclaimed, it shall be served upon the responsible person in accordance with section 119.07 of the Revised Code.

(C) The applicable deductible for any claim is the deductible in effect at the time of the release incident for which application for reimbursement is being made.