The LBP Program is new. What are DEQ’s plans for informing contractors and the public that OAC 252:110 are in effect and will be enforced?
In all environmental programs administered by DEQ, the goal is compliance. It is the policy of DEQ that the initial enforcement efforts are directed at educating the stakeholders about the requirements. If there were an obvious, egregious violation, which presents an immediate danger to public health and the environment, we would take swift and appropriate action. Otherwise, the DEQ’s policy is to ensure that people are aware of the requirements of DEQ’s LBP Management Rules (OAC 252:110).
