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Zanesville Today
By the People, for the People
Ohio EPA Gains Authority for Federal Hazardous Waste Permits
New one-stop permitting process aims to streamline regulations for Ohio manufacturers.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:08am
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A new partnership between state and federal environmental agencies aims to streamline hazardous waste permitting for Ohio manufacturers.Zanesville TodayThe Ohio EPA has been fully authorized by the U.S. EPA to issue federal hazardous waste permits, eliminating the need for businesses to go through both state and federal agencies. This 'cooperative federalism' approach will allow Ohio manufacturers to apply for permits solely through the Ohio EPA, which has aligned its policies with federal RCRA standards.
Why it matters
The new permitting process is expected to benefit numerous Ohio-based manufacturers by reducing bureaucratic red tape and duplication of effort between state and federal regulators. It will also ensure consistent environmental protections are maintained while making the permitting process more efficient and responsive to local industry and public health needs.
The details
The process to gain this permitting authorization started in June 2023 when the Ohio EPA submitted revisions of its program to the U.S. EPA. After a review period, the federal government officially authorized Ohio to issue RCRA permits in November 2025. Now, Ohio businesses can apply for hazardous waste permits solely through the Ohio EPA, confident they will also meet federal EPA guidelines.
- The Ohio EPA submitted program revisions to the U.S. EPA in June 2023.
- The U.S. EPA review process was completed in November 2025.
- The new one-stop permitting process went into effect immediately after authorization.
The players
Anne Vogel
EPA's regional administrator who announced the new permitting authorization at the event.
Troy Balderson
U.S. Representative who stated the new process will make hazardous waste permitting decisions faster and more responsive to local needs.
AMG Vanadium
The manufacturing facility in Zanesville, Ohio that hosted the announcement event. AMG Vanadium recycles spent refinery catalysts and produces ferrovanadium.
What they’re saying
“There's no duplication of effort between the federal and the state government. What does it not mean is that there's any less protectiveness happening. The permits will be the same, protecting human health and the environment.”
— Anne Vogel, EPA Regional Administrator
“After coordinating efforts with the federal EPA, Ohio will proceed with our strong hazardous waste rules that ensure efficiency and accountability. Hazardous waste permitting decisions will now be made faster and closer to communities that they impact with a clear understanding of local industry and public health needs.”
— Troy Balderson, U.S. Representative
What’s next
The Ohio EPA will begin accepting and processing hazardous waste permit applications solely through its own streamlined process, without the need for separate federal review.
The takeaway
This new 'cooperative federalism' approach to hazardous waste permitting in Ohio is expected to benefit manufacturers by reducing bureaucratic hurdles, while still maintaining strong environmental protections. It demonstrates how state and federal agencies can work together to create more efficient regulatory processes that are responsive to local needs.
