Testimony
Testimony
Comments: OEPA Nutrient Standard Proposal
May 22, 2013
We appreciate the opportunity to make early Stakeholder comments regarding the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's (OEPA) proposed nutrient standard for Ohio.
The OEC strongly supports the prompt adoption of a nutrient standard for Ohio that is protective of water quality and of aquatic life. We also appreciate that the standard must be realistic and attainable.
Testimony: Biennial Operating Budget (Substitute HB 59 )
May 1, 2013
Submitted to the Ohio Senate General Government Finance Subcommittee, by Jack Shaner, Deputy Director, Ohio Environmental Council
Thank you for this opportunity to testify as an Interested Party on Substitute House Bill 59 (As Passed by the House), the biennial State Operating Budget.
Testimony Summary (for full testimony, scroll down for PDF)
1. Land & Water Conservation Funding
SUPPORT Executive and House - funding levels for:
Testimony: Natural Resources & Environmental Protection Budgets
April 12, 2013
Testimony on Substitute House Bill 59 (As Pending in Committee)
Submitted to the Ohio House Finance and Appropriations Committee by Jack Shaner, Deputy Director, Ohio Environmental Council
Chair Amstutz, Vice Chair McLain, Ranking Minority Member Sykes, and Members of the Committee‐
Thank you for this opportunity to testify as an Interested Party on Substitute House Bill 59 (As Pending in Committee), the biennial State Operating Budget.
Testimony: Defense of Ohio's Clean Energy Laws
April 9, 2013
Submitted to the Ohio Senate Public Utilities Committee by Trish Demeter, Director of Clean Energy Campaigns, Ohio Environmental Council.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide brief comments today on Ohio Senate Bill 58; specifically, Ohio’s Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS).
Comments: Changes to the Ohio Environmental Education Fund
March 26, 2013
We appreciate this opportunity to comment on the Ohio EPA Office of Environmental Education Fund (OEEF) funding priorities and annual agenda. Historically the OEEF has been a driving force in environmental education. It is clear that its mission of enhancing Ohio citizens’ awareness and understanding of environmental issues is a critical one.
It is our understanding that there are significant changes to the OEEF program priorities and annual agenda.
Comments: Air Emissions from Deep Shale Oil & Gas Operations
March 25, 2013
We appreciate this opportunity to comment on the Ohio EPA’s draft model general permits for oil and gas well-site production operations and unpaved roadways and parking areas.
“Fracking” impacts many aspects of our environment; potential aquifer contamination, river, streams, wetland impacts, land use impacts, and air emissions. All of which impact our health, wildlife, environment, and communities.
Testimony: Department of Ag Budget, Water Management
March 20, 2013
Interested Party Testimony on House Bill 59 (As Introduced)
Submitted to the Ohio House Finance and Appropriations Committee by Joe Logan, Director of Agricultural Programs, Ohio Environmental Council
My testimony today will concentrate on the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the water management divisions of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).
Testimony: Ohio Transportation Budget (HB 35 & 51)
April 24, 2013
Ohio Transportation Budget (House Bills 35 + 51)
To the Conference Committee by Ohio Environmental Council, Policy Matters Ohio, All Aboard Ohio
1) Allowable Use of Flexible Federal Highway Funds for Operational Expenses; and 2) Projected Freight Rail Growth
Dear Conference Committee Member-
As the House and Senate work out their differences on the Ohio Transportation Budget, we want you to have the benefit of knowing some important information that we uncovered only recently.
Testimony: House Bill 59 - Oil, Gas & Coal Extraction
March 14, 2013
Interested Party Testimony on House Bill 59 (As Introduced)
Submitted to the Ohio House Agriculture & Development Subcommittee by Trent A. Dougherty, Managing Director of Legal Affairs, Ohio Environmental Council
Chairman Derickson, Ranking Minority Member Ashford, and Members of the Subcommittee,
Thank you for this opportunity to testify as an Interested Party on House Bill 59 (As Introduced), the biennial Operating Budget.
Testimony: House Bill 59 - Land & Water Management
March 13, 2013
Interested Party Testimony on House Bill 59 (As Introduced)
Submitted to the Ohio House Agriculture & Development Subcommittee by Jack Shaner, Deputy Director, Ohio Environmental Council
Chairman Derickson, Ranking Minority Member Ashford, and Members of the Subcommittee,
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