Effective: July 1, 1996
Latest Legislation: House Bill 98 - 120th General Assembly
(A) Promptly after receiving a certification under section 3752.06 of the Revised Code, the director of environmental protection or an authorized representative of the director shall conduct an inspection of the facility named in the certification to determine whether the requirements of that section, applicable rules adopted under section 3752.03 of the Revised Code, and any orders issued under section 3752.16 of the Revised Code have been met. Prior to conducting the inspection, the director or his authorized representative shall schedule a time to conduct the inspection with the contact person designated by the owner or operator under section 3752.05 of the Revised Code. The contact person shall accompany the director or his authorized representative during the inspection. Nothing in this division diminishes the authority of the director or his authorized representative to conduct inspections under section 3752.12 of the Revised Code.
(B) The director, upon request or upon his own initiative, may investigate or make inquiries into any violation of this chapter or rules adopted or orders issued under it.