Ohio Administrative Code
Title 3745 - Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Chapter 3745-34 - Underground Injection Control Program
Section 3745-34-19 - Emergency permits
Universal Citation: OH Admin Code 3745-34-19
Current through all regulations passed and filed through December 16, 2024
(A) Coverage. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the director may temporarily permit a specific underground injection which has not otherwise been authorized by rule or permit if:
(1) An imminent and substantial
endangerment to the health of persons will result unless a temporary emergency
permit is granted.
(2)
Timely application for a permit could not practicably have been made.
(3) The injection will not result in the
movement of fluids into underground sources of drinking water.
(B) Requirements for issuance.
(1) Any temporary permit under paragraph (A)
of this rule shall be for no longer term than required to prevent the
hazard.
(2) Notice of any temporary
permit under this paragraph shall be published in accordance with rule
3745-47-07 of the Administrative
Code within ten days of the issuance of the permit.
(3) The temporary permit under this rule may
be either oral or written. If oral, the temporary permit shall be
followed within five calendar days by a written temporary emergency
permit.
(4) The director
may
condition the temporary permit in any manner the director determines is necessary
to ensure that the injection will not result in the movement of fluids into an
underground source of drinking water.
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