ORSANCO sets Pollution Control Standards for industrial and municipal waste water discharges to the Ohio River, and tracks certain dischargers whose effluent can seriously impact water quality. The standards designate specific uses for the Ohio, and establish guidelines to ensure that the river is capable of supporting these uses. To keep pace with current issues, ORSANCO reviews the standards every three years. As part of the review process, workshops and public hearings are held for public input. For frequently asked questions about the Pollution Control Standards, click here: FAQ's

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PROPOSED 2012 Revisions to Pollution Control Standards

• Click here for PROPOSED STANDARDS DOCUMENT (.pdf)
• Click here for PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED REVISIONS (.pdf)
• Click here for PRESS RELEASEWITH HEARING AND WEBINAR SCHEDULES (.pdf)
• Click here for INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO COMMENT AND JOIN THE WEBINARS (.pdf)

PPG INDUSTRIES VARIANCE REQUEST

The 45 Day Public Comment Period, regarding PPG Industries, Natrium, WV Facility Application for Variance from Pollution Control Standards Prohibition of Mixing Zones For Bioaccumulative Chemicals of Concern, closed on December 15, 2011. The Commission received several thousand emails voicing opinions regarding the issuance of a variance.

PPG Application Package

• Click here for the PPG Application Variance Request (.pdf)
• Click here for the PPG Supplemental Information (.pdf)
• Click here for Fall 2010 Report (.pdf)
  
• Click here for Spring 2011 Fish Report (.pdf)
• Click here for Spring 2011 Water Report (.pdf)
• Click here for the 2nd PPG Supplemental Information Package (.pdf) Added to the website on April 19, 2012

Click here for Comments Received on PPG Variance Request (.pdf)

Click here for answers to some commonly asked questions (.pdf)

POLLUTION CONTROL STANDARDS REVIEW INFORMATION

Click here for information about the PCS Review Process (.pdf)

- PCS REVIEW COMMENTS

2011 PCS Review Comments Received from the Public:
Comments regarding any portion of the 2011 Pollution Control Standards review were accepted until May 20, 2011

Click here for a list of the 2011 PCS Review comments received

- PCS WORKSHOPS

2011 PCS Review Workshop Presentations:

Click here for a copy of the public workshop presentation A (.pdf)

PCS STANDARDS:

- Current Adopted Standards:

Click here for the Pollution Control Standards (2011 Revision) (.pdf)

- Archived Standards:

Click here for the Pollution Control Standards (2010 Revision) (.pdf)

Click here for the Pollution Control Standards (2009 Revision) (.pdf)

Review Process for Ohio River Pollution Control Standards:

The Commission conducts a review of its Standards every three years. Each review consists of the following steps:

1. An initial comment period, in which comments are sought an all aspects of the Standards.
2. Consideration of the comments received and formulation of responses, including proposed revisions to the Standards.
3. Public review and comment on proposed revisions.
4. Consideration of comments on proposed revisions and Commission adoption of revisions.

Because the Commission carefully considers all comments received, in collaboration with its member states through several committees and technical work groups, the entire process usually takes approximately 20 months.