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EPA Region 5

Serving Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin and 35 Tribes

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Map of EPA Region 5
Serving Illinois, Indiana,
Michigan, Minnesota,
Ohio, Wisconsin and
35 Tribes

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  • Region 5 Main Number: 312-353-2000 or toll-free 800-621-8431,
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Events & Public Notices

  • Byron Salvage Yard – Five Year – Review in Process

    EPA is conducting a five-year review. This is the sixth five-year review of this site.

    • Comments Due Date: April 26, 2023
    • Geographic Locations: Illinois
  • Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification of the proposed Epoufette Harbor Access Road Project

    EPA is requesting comments on its pending Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 401 certification decision regarding the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians’ (SSMT) Epoufette Harbor Access Road project.

    • Comments Due Date: October 31, 2022
    • Geographic Locations: Michigan
  • Federal Draft RCRA Permit for PPG Industries Ohio, Inc., Draft Hazardous Waste Class 3 Permit Modification, OHD 004 304 689

    This permit modification allows PPG Industries Ohio, Inc. to store hazardous waste in containers in two permitted storage areas, the Drum Storage Area and the Outdoor Staging/Storage Area.

    • Comments Due Date: February 24, 2023
    • Geographic Locations: Ohio
  • Federal Draft RCRA Permit for the Lubrizol Corporation, OHD 004 172 565

    The Lubrizol Corporation’s facility located in Wickliffe, Ohio primary processes which generate hazardous waste include mechanical testing, parts cleaning, and research and development of specialty chemicals.

    • Comments Due Date: March 6, 2023
    • Geographic Locations: Ohio
  • Summit Equipment & Supplies Incorporation Site – Five Year-Review in Process

    EPA is conducting a five-year review. This is the fifth five-year review of this site.

    • Comments Due Date: April 19, 2023
    • Geographic Locations: Ohio
  • Summit National Site – Five Year-Review in Process

    EPA is conducting a five-year review. This is the sixth five-year review of this site.

    • Comments Due Date: March 29, 2023
    • Geographic Locations: Ohio

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  • City of Elgin's Drinking Water
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Last updated on December 27, 2022
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