Ohio Environmental Protection Agency

Battelle and Revive Environmental Technologies Officials Join Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to Announce Kickoff of PFAS Takeback Program

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Mike DeWine and Ohio EPA Director Anne Vogel joined Battelle President and CEO, Lou Von Thaer, and Revive Environmental President and CEO, David Trueba, to announce the launch of the Ohio AFFF Takeback Program at an event near Wright State University.

Key Points: 
  • Mike DeWine and Ohio EPA Director Anne Vogel joined Battelle President and CEO, Lou Von Thaer, and Revive Environmental President and CEO, David Trueba, to announce the launch of the Ohio AFFF Takeback Program at an event near Wright State University.
  • The Takeback program is designed to assist municipal fire departments in safely disposing of AFFFs as Ohio phases out these PFAS-containing firefighting foams.
  • The PFAS Annihilator® technology—the first-to-market total solution to remove and destroy toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—has been approved to permanently destroy aqueous film-forming foams (AFFFs) collected through the Ohio AFFF Takeback Program.
  • Using PFAS Annihilator® technology developed by Battelle , the Ohio AFFF Takeback Program will destroy PFAS in firefighting foam to non-detectable levels through the process of supercritical water oxidation.

Kettering Foundation Appoints Seven Senior Fellows

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Charles F. Kettering Foundation today announced the appointments of seven distinguished Americans as Kettering Foundation senior fellows. These appointments are among the foundation's most recent steps to implement its new strategic plan. The senior fellows are drawn from both major parties, with distinguished records in government, higher education, civil society, business and journalism.

Key Points: 
  • DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Charles F. Kettering Foundation today announced the appointments of seven distinguished Americans as Kettering Foundation senior fellows .
  • The senior fellows are drawn from both major parties, with distinguished records in government, higher education, civil society, business and journalism.
  • The Kettering Foundation will tap the unique strengths, interests and bases of experience of each of its fellows.
  • The Charles F. Kettering Foundation , headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, operating foundation rooted in the American tradition of inventive research.

OmniTRAX Deploys Ohio's First All Electric Emission Reducing Locomotive

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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CLEVELAND, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Newburgh & South Shore Railroad (NSR), an affiliate of the comprehensive supply-chain and logistics solutions provider OmniTRAX, has deployed its first all-battery electric locomotive with a ceremony that included dignitaries from Ohio's Environmental Agency, the Port of Cleveland, AMPS Traction, and NSR customers. The new AMPS Traction G9, the first electric locomotive deployed by a shortline railroad in Ohio, will service its northern Ohio rail lines. The battery electric switching locomotive is a 250,000 lb. FRA compliant unit with technology to reduce fuel consumption by half and cut NOx emissions and particulate matter 77%.

Key Points: 
  • The new AMPS Traction G9, the first electric locomotive deployed by a shortline railroad in Ohio, will service its northern Ohio rail lines.
  • The battery electric switching locomotive is a 250,000 lb.
  • "Electric locomotives play an important role in our industry and AMPS Traction's innovative technology is the perfect addition to our fleet," said OmniTRAX President and COO Sergio Sabatini.
  • NSR Locomotive 1234, the newly deployed all-battery locomotive, was then dedicated in the memory of beloved OmniTRAX Divisional Track Engineer Steve Ward.

Gorge Dam Removal Moves Forward with $10 Million Contribution from FirstEnergy Subsidiary Ohio Edison

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary Ohio Edison is contributing $10 million to expedite removal of the Gorge Dam, marking a major stride toward unlocking substantial environmental, economic and recreational benefits for communities along the Cuyahoga River in northeast Ohio.

Key Points: 
  • AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary Ohio Edison is contributing $10 million to expedite removal of the Gorge Dam, marking a major stride toward unlocking substantial environmental, economic and recreational benefits for communities along the Cuyahoga River in northeast Ohio.
  • For more information on the Gorge Dam removal and updates on the project's progress, visit bit.ly/freethefalls .
  • The Gorge Dam was built in 1911 by Northern Ohio Traction & Light – which later became Ohio Edison.
  • Before the Gorge Dam can be safely deconstructed, the removal and safe disposal of approximately one million cubic yards of sediment accumulated behind the dam is necessary.

CORE LABORATORIES AND HALLIBURTON ANNOUNCE COLLABORATION TO INTEGRATE DIGITAL ROCK CAPABILITIES WITH LABORATORY MEASURED DATA

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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This collaboration combines Core Lab's industry-leading expertise in reservoir description and optimization technologies with Halliburton's specialization in pore-scale digital rock analysis.

Key Points: 
  • This collaboration combines Core Lab's industry-leading expertise in reservoir description and optimization technologies with Halliburton's specialization in pore-scale digital rock analysis.
  • The collaboration facilitates the seamless integration of best-in-class digital rock characterization at a nano, micro and macro level, which will enable U.S. clients to run pore-scale simulations in parallel with physical laboratory experiments.
  • These enhancements will drive the accuracy and innovation of new and existing digital rock characterization workflows.
  • "Core Lab is excited about this collaboration with Halliburton's digital rock services", said Alastair Crombie, Vice President, Reservoir Description, Core Laboratories.

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Names ADS "Gold" in 2023 Encouraging Environmental Excellence Awards

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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HILLIARD, Ohio, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS) (NYSE: WMS), a leading provider of innovative water management solutions and one of the largest plastic recycling companies in North America, was named a "Gold Level" honoree by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the 2023 Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Awards.

Key Points: 
  • ADS honored for water quality protection, recycling and commitment to innovation
    HILLIARD, Ohio, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS) (NYSE: WMS), a leading provider of innovative water management solutions and one of the largest plastic recycling companies in North America, was named a "Gold Level" honoree by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the 2023 Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Awards.
  • "The ADS commitment to sustainability and resiliency is one of our most important business practices," said Scott Barbour, ADS president and CEO.
  • The Ohio EPA E3 Gold Level recognizes organizations that have comprehensive environmental stewardship programs.
  • ADS was evaluated based on 15 environmental stewardship criteria that include pollution prevention, stormwater best management practices, sustainable materials and purchasing, and others.

Granite Selected for Approximately $215 Million Tunnel Project in Akron Ohio

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Granite (NYSE:GVA) has been awarded an approximately $215 million contract by the city of Akron, Ohio to construct the Northside Interceptor Tunnel Project (NSIT) to aid in preventing combined sewer overflows from entering the Cuyahoga River during typical storms.

Key Points: 
  • Granite (NYSE:GVA) has been awarded an approximately $215 million contract by the city of Akron, Ohio to construct the Northside Interceptor Tunnel Project (NSIT) to aid in preventing combined sewer overflows from entering the Cuyahoga River during typical storms.
  • Project funding will come from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) and is expected to be included in Granite’s third-quarter CAP.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230815536995/en/
    The NSIT project encompasses various components that will ensure its efficacy and success.
  • “We have a great working relationship with the City of Akron from the previous Ohio Canal Interceptor Tunnel Project.

New Partnership Gives Ohio Hospitals More Energy and Sustainability Resources

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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The partnership expands OHA’s Statewide Energy & Sustainability Program by offering members expert guidance on how to start or advance their facilities’ sustainability goals.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership expands OHA’s Statewide Energy & Sustainability Program by offering members expert guidance on how to start or advance their facilities’ sustainability goals.
  • “OHA is committed to helping Ohio hospitals optimize their operations and reduce their energy use,” said Mike Abrams, OHA president and CEO.
  • “Hospitals utilize sustainability and energy efficiency projects to reduce their utility costs, improve their environmental footprint, and reinvest savings into their communities.
  • Today, OHA’s Energy & Sustainability Program is an award-winning, nationally recognized model that supports Ohio hospitals’ health care missions by offering guidance on cost-effective sustainability improvements, educational events, advocacy and more.

Picarro Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy Successfully Validated Under EPA's OTM-47 to Measure Ethylene Oxide Emissions in Real-Time from Stationary Sources

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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The method describes the measurement of ethylene oxide (EtO or EO) emissions from stationary sources by CRDS.

Key Points: 
  • The method describes the measurement of ethylene oxide (EtO or EO) emissions from stationary sources by CRDS.
  • OTM-47 represents the first EtO specific real-time stack test method and will provide the industry with a reliable technique for demonstrating regulatory compliance.
  • CRDS is a highly sensitive analytical technology that can accurately measure trace levels of EtO emissions from source, stack, and ambient applications.
  • Many incumbent technologies are complicated, expensive to maintain, and require large amounts of downtime due to frequent maintenance.

Picarro Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy Successfully Validated Under EPA's OTM-47 to Measure Ethylene Oxide Emissions in Real-Time from Stationary Sources

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Maintenance, Ethylene oxide, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, Gas chromatography, Cavity, Light, CRDS, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Biophysical environment, Cavity ring-down spectroscopy, EO, GC, Medical device

The method describes the measurement of ethylene oxide (EtO or EO) emissions from stationary sources by CRDS.

Key Points: 
  • The method describes the measurement of ethylene oxide (EtO or EO) emissions from stationary sources by CRDS.
  • OTM-47 represents the first EtO specific real-time stack test method and will provide the industry with a reliable technique for demonstrating regulatory compliance.
  • CRDS is a highly sensitive analytical technology that can accurately measure trace levels of EtO emissions from source, stack, and ambient applications.
  • Many incumbent technologies are complicated, expensive to maintain, and require large amounts of downtime due to frequent maintenance.