Division of Environmental & Financial Assistance Dan Sowry Assistant Chief Division of Environmental & Financial Assistance
Outline Background Free and Confidential Assistance Grant Money Circular Economy Sustainability Projects Public Private Partnerships
Public Private Partnerships Technical/Compliance Assistance $ Public Private Partnerships Technical/Compliance Assistance Division of Environmental & Financial Assistance Office of Compliance Assistance & Pollution Prevention
Division of Environmental & Financial Assistance Loans for community wastewater and drinking water plants Recycling & Litter Prevention Grants Environmental Assistance Businesses and communities Recognition
What is OCAPP? Office of Compliance Assistance & Pollution Prevention Non-regulatory (we’re not inspectors!!!) Free & Confidential One-stop shop for assistance
What OCAPP does for businesses Provides regulatory technical assistance via phone/e-mail Held in strict confidence and not subject to public records!!! Helps complete and submit permit applications and reports Develops and helps maintain on-site records Conducts free on-site compliance, recycling and waste reduction visits Recognizes sustainability efforts through our Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) program
How to request confidential assistance… Toll-free confidential hotline: (800) 329-7518 8:00-5:00 Monday through Friday Or contact us directly! epa.ohio.gov/ocapp
OCAPP District Contacts Central Ohio Contact Brent Goetz, (614) 644-3646 Northeast Ohio Contacts Tamara Girard, (330) 963-1282 John Schmidt, (330) 963-1250 Northwest Ohio Contact Ron Nabors, (419) 373-3147 Jeremy Scoles, (419) 373-3095 Southwest Ohio Contact Amber Hicks, (937) 285-6439 Southeast Ohio Contact Ralph Witte, (740) 380-5241
Pollution Prevention and Sustainable Materials Specialists Joseph Klatt, (614) 705-1147 Bill Narotski, (614) 728-1264 Howard Dong, (614) 644-2130 Dave Foulkes, (614) 644-3118
Need money for recycling?
Recycling and Litter Prevention Grants Grant Type Term Match Community Development 1 year 50% Litter Management 10% Market Development 2 years 100% Scrap Tire
Recycling Grant Money Specialists Chet Cheney, Central Office Marie Barnett, Central Office (614) 728-0043 (614) 705-1019 epa.state.oh.us/ocapp/grants.aspx
Grants Management Meeting Ohio EPA will host an informational meeting When: October 30, 2017, 10:00 am Where: Ohio Department of Transportation 1980 W Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223 Grant informational webinar – November 15, 2017 at 10 am Grant applications due February 2, 2018 Funding available in July 2018 epa.state.oh.us/ocapp/grants.aspx
Waste Characterization Study
Economic Impact Potential of Recycling in Ohio High Impact, Low Cost Evaluation Highlights opportunities to strengthen Ohio’s economy and supports materials management planning at the state and regional level Sections Desktop Waste Characterization Economic and Job Creation Potential Analysis Recommendations for target materials for market development activities
Economic Impact Potential of Recycling in Ohio Benefits Education R&LP Grants Direction Economic Development Materials Mgmt. Advisory Council & State Plan Data for SWMD Economic Impact Potential of Recycling in Ohio
Recognition for going beyond?
Recognition Program Encouraging Environmental Excellence Recognizes going beyond requirements 4 Levels of Recognition Achievement Silver Gold Platinum (NEW!) If you’re interested, contact: Mike Kelley 614-644-2930 / michael.kelley@epa.ohio.gov We will work with you Silver, Gold & Platinum applications are due by: November 17, 2017 Application instructions: epa.ohio.gov/ohioE3.aspx
Public/Private Partnerships
Zero Waste Special Event Planning Guide
Promoting Recycling at Big Venues Becoming a part of the Circular Economy Green Chemistry Promoting Recycling at Big Venues Integrating Sustainable Practices within your Community Innovative Approaches to Protecting or Restoring a Community’s Water Bodies Jump-starting Your Recycling Efforts Save Money by Saving Energy Funding Resources to Help You Install/Retrofit for Cleaner Air Funding Assistance for Ohio Businesses and Communities to Grow, Create Jobs and Protect the Environment . . . and much more!
Thank You! Dan Sowry Office of Compliance Assistance & Pollution Prevention Division of Environmental & Financial Assistance 614-728-8575 dan.sowry@epa.ohio.gov