New e-Business Feature
Ohio EPA has opened the e-Business Center as a way for the regulated community and consultants to conduct business online with Ohio EPA, such as submitting permit applications and reports.

 Anti-Tampering Laws in Ohio
To help combat the health risks associated with vehicle tampering, the Ohio EPA established a statewide anti-tampering program to be enforced by authorized and trained anti-tampering inspectors.

Air Monitoring at Rumpke
Rumpke is a municipal solid waste facility that accepts construction/demolition debris, industrial and residual wastes.

Find HCDOES Online
The Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services has not only gone electronic for newsletters and publications, but is also sharing the latest air quality and solid waste news on social media sites, posting blogs and producing videos!

Ragweed Season Will Soon be Upon Us
Ragweed is the most allergenic plant of North America and the number one cause of fall hay fever. Ragweed plants produce billions of pollen grains that are easily caught by the wind and spread throughout the region.

Smog Season Underway
With the return of summer comes the return of Smog Season. During Smog Season, the Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services (HCDOES) monitors the daily concentrations of ground-level ozone and particulate matter (PM) in the four-county region of Southwest Ohio.

Don’t Let the Heat Keep You from Being Green
With the summer weather rolling in, it can be difficult to focus on anything other than getting out and soaking up the sun. As you prepare for vacations, sporting events and the heat, remember that there are lots of ways to cut back on air pollution and continue to live green.

 

  


NEWLY HIRED:
HCDOES would like to welcome Glenn Laws. Glenn was hired as an Environmental Technician 1 after working as a Permits and Enforcement intern.

Congratulations, Glenn!

RETIREMENTS:
In August, Denise Bien will have 30 years of service with HCDOES. She will retire from the position of Environmental Technician II at the end of September.

Thank you and best wishes to Denise!

 
 

AQI:
Air Quality Index

CFL:
Compact Florescent Light bulb

DAPC:
Division of Air Pollution Control

FML:
Flexible Membrane Liner

OAC:
Ohio Administrative Code

PIC:
Public Interest Center

PM:
Particulate Matter
 
TAMPERING:
Tampering means "to remove permanently, bypass, defeat or render inoperative, in whole or in part, any emission control system that is installed on or in a motor vehicle." Tampering includes acts such as removing the catalytic converter from a vehicle and installing a straight pipe; removing the substrate from inside the catalytic converter ("cleaning" it out); removing an air pump or disabling the air pump by removing the air pump belt; or installing a non-standard thermostatic air cleaner.

For more information, visit www.epa.ohio.gov.

 

The AQMD has free air quality programs and resources available for all ages and groups. Be sure to remind your community groups, schools and libraries that they can request free resources or schedule presentations by calling 513-946-7754.

Visit www.hcdoes.org for resources available online.
 

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