At Frantz Ward LLP we have experience in all substantive areas of environmental law including: air, brownfield redevelopment, hazardous waste, solid waste, superfund, underground storage tanks, water, and wetlands issues. We are able to assist companies in understanding the requirements that pertain to their business and in developing strategies to minimize the burden associated with maintaining compliance.

Air Issues
We have extensive experience in the complex area of air pollution regulation. We have a unique understanding of the macro issues in the ever-changing area of ozone, fine particle and mercury regulation. Our experience helps clients better understand and assess future regulatory actions that may impact their business operations.

We also have experience on a practical level dealing with emission limits, reporting, and record keeping obligations. Our experience includes extensive involvement in the development of the latest air pollution legislation in Ohio, S.B. 265, which is designed to reduce regulatory burdens associated with air pollution requirements. Below is a list of specific areas of experience related to regulation of air pollution.

• Federal Air Quality Standards
  • ozone, fine particles and mercury
  • control programs included in State Implementation Programs
  • local community impacts of non-attainment
• Permitting Issues
  • Title V requirements and certification
  • PTIs- BAT, toxics, other issues
  • New Source Review
• Regulatory Requirements
  • cap and trade programs
  • rule based operational requirements
  • nuisance claims

Water Issues
Issues associated with surface water, drinking water, ground water and wetlands can be very complex, and the associated rules and regulations change frequently. We can help explain the regulations, permits and authorizations needed for businesses, development projects and public utilities. We can assist clients to stay abreast of the latest changes in regulations and policies that affect their businesses and services. Below is a list of specific areas of experience related to water pollution and wetland regulation.

• Surface water issues
  • NPDES discharge limits
  • antidegredation issues
  • 208 planning, CSO/SSOs
• Wetlands 
  • isolated and non-isolated wetland issues
  • permitting requirements
• Ground Water 
  • remediation and clean up
  • property right issues
• Drinking Water 
  • public notification requirements
  • treatment standards
  • source water protection issues

Land Waste Programs
There are a diverse set of programs and requirements associated with the disposal of solid/hazardous waste and clean up of contaminated properties. Businesses can face significant risks of costly clean-ups or fines when they run afoul of these complex regulations. Our attorneys can help guide businesses through the regulatory programs that apply to them and can help resolve issues effectively when they arise. Below is a list of specific areas of experience relating to waste and cleanup programs.

• Solid waste and CD&D landfills 
  • siting and operational requirements
  • flow control and fees
• Hazardous waste 
  • TSD, generator, and transporter standards
  • Closure and corrective action clean up
• Superfund  
  • cost recovery actions
  • investigation and remediation requirements
• Brownfields redevelopment/Voluntary clean up 
  • private cost recovery actions
  • clean up alternatives
  • grants and other financial incentives