Rule 3745-50-502 | Permitting program requirements - definitions.
The definitions in this rule apply to Chapter 3745-50 of the Administrative Code. Additional terms that are not defined in this rule and that apply to the hazardous waste rules, including Chapter 3745-50 of the Administrative Code, are defined in rule 3745-50-10 of the Administrative Code.
(A)
(1) "Administrator" means the administrator of the U.S. EPA, or an authorized representative.
(2) "Application" means the Ohio EPA standard forms for applying for a permit, including any additions, revisions, or modifications to the forms. Application also includes the information required by the director under rule 3745-50-44 of the Administrative Code.
(3) "Appropriate Act and regulations" means the Clean Water Act (CWA); the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA); or Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), whichever is applicable; and applicable regulations promulgated under those statutes. In the case of an approved state program, including Ohio's, "appropriate Act and regulations" includes Ohio EPA's hazardous waste management program requirements.
(B) [Reserved.]
(C) "CWA" means the Clean Water Act.
(D)
(1) "Director" means the director of Ohio EPA, or the director's authorized representative.
(2) "Draft permit" means a document prepared under rule 3745-50-506 of the Administrative Code indicating the director's tentative decision to issue or deny, modify, revoke, or terminate a permit, or revoked and prepare a new draft permit. A notice of intent to terminate a permit and a notice of intent to deny a permit as discussed in rule 3745-50-505 of the Administrative Code, are types of draft permits. A denial of a request for modification, revocation, or termination, as discussed in rule 3745-50-505 of the Administrative Code, is not a draft permit. A proposal permit is not a draft permit.
(E) [Reserved.]
(F) [Reserved.]
(G) [Reserved.]
(H) [Reserved.]
(I) [Reserved.]
(J) [Reserved.]
(K) [Reserved.]
(L) [Reserved.]
(M) [Reserved.]
(N) [Reserved.]
(O) [Reserved.]
(1) "Operator" means the person responsible for the overall operation of a facility.
(2) "Owner" means the person who owns a facility or part of a facility.
(P) "Permit (as concerns hazardous waste)," "Ohio hazardous waste permit," or "hazardous waste permit" means a hazardous waste facility installation and operation permit issued under Chapter 3734. of the Revised Code and the rules adopted thereunder, or a renewal permit issued pursuant to section 3734.05 of the Revised Code. "Permit" includes a standardized permit, but does not include a draft permit or a proposed permit.
(Q) [Reserved.]
(R) [Reserved.]
(S)
(1) "Schedule of compliance" means a schedule of remedial measures included in a permit, including an enforceable sequence of interim requirements (for example, actions, operations, or milestone events) leading to compliance with the appropriate act and regulations.
(2) "Site" means the land or water area where any facility or activity is physically located or conducted, including adjacent land used in connection with the facility or activity.
(3) "Standardized permit" means a hazardous waste management permit issued under rules 3745-50-700 to 3745-50-711 of the Administrative Code and rules 3745-50-250 to 3745-50-320 of the Administrative Code authorizing the facility owner or operator to manage hazardous waste. The standardized permit may have a uniform portion issued in all cases, and a supplemental portion issued at the director's discretion.
(4) "State" means the state of Ohio.
(T) [Reserved.]
(U) "UIC" means the underground injection control program under Part C of the Safe Drinking Water Act, including an approved state program.
[Comment: For dates of non-regulatory government publications, publications of recognized organizations and associations, federal rules, and federal statutory provisions referenced in this rule, see rule 3745-50-11 of the Administrative Code titled "Incorporated by reference."]
Last updated March 7, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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