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OH SR358

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/18/2016

Primary Sponsor

Frank LaRose

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Origin

Senate

131st General Assembly (2015-2016)

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the National Association of Chemical Distributors' Responsible Distribution Program for requiring third-party verification of environmental, health, safety, and security standards with continuous improvement requirements.

  • Acknowledges the program's primary goal of continuous improvement in pollution prevention, environmental management, and advanced environmental compliance.

  • Encourages Ohio chemical distribution facilities to participate in the Responsible Distribution Program and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's pollution prevention assistance program under section 3745.017 of the Revised Code.

  • Encourages participation in the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's voluntary Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Program to protect the environment and human health.

  • Directs the Senate Clerk to transmit authenticated copies of the resolution to the National Association of Chemical Distributors and the Director of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

Legislative Description

To recognize the National Association of Chemical Distributors' Responsible Distribution Program for its environmental stewardship and encourage chemical distribution facilities in Ohio to participate in that Program and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's pollution prevention assistance program and Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Program.

Last Action

Adopted

5/18/2016

Committee Referrals

Energy and Natural Resources4/12/2016

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