EPA Hands Ohio Landfill Air Rules to State Enforcers
Published Date: 1/9/2026
Rule
Summary
The EPA is handing over the job of enforcing air pollution rules for certain Ohio landfills to the Ohio EPA, starting January 9, 2026. This switch replaces Ohio’s old landfill plan with a federal one, making sure pollution limits are followed without extra costs or delays. Landfill operators and Ohio residents can expect smoother, local enforcement of clean air rules from now on.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Ohio EPA Now Enforces MSW Landfills
If you operate or live near certain Ohio municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills, the Ohio EPA — not just the U.S. EPA — will administer and enforce the Federal landfill plan. The Memorandum of Agreement was signed June 12, 2025 and became effective June 24, 2025, the Federal plan applies to landfills that commenced construction, reconstruction, or modification on or before July 17, 2014 (and accepted waste since November 8, 1987), and about 30 existing Ohio MSW landfills are expected to be affected.
No New Requirements or Small-Entity Costs
EPA says this action does not add new regulatory requirements beyond the already-applicable Federal plan and certifies it will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The final rule codifying the delegation is effective January 9, 2026.
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