Ohio § 3704.08
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3704.08, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3704.08.
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, any records, reports, or information
obtained under this chapter shall be available for public inspection, except that
upon a showing satisfactory to the director of environmental protection by any person
that such records, reports, or information, or any particular part thereof, other
than emission data, to which the director has access under this chapter, if made public,
would divulge methods or processes entitled to protection as trade secrets of that
person, the director shall consider the record, report, or information or particular
portion thereof confidential, except that the record, report, or information may be
disclosed when necessary to sustain an action brought pursuant to section 3704.06 of the Revised Code or during an adjudication hearing conducted by the director on the denial, modification,
or revocation of a variance or permit. (B) To the extent consistent with the federal Clean Air Act, any records, reports, or
information, other than emissions data, obtained by those public officials acting
under section 3704.18 , 3704.19 , or 3706.19 of the Revised Code pursuant to the small business stationary source technical and environmental compliance
assistance program created under section 3704.18 of the Revised Code shall be held confidential by those public officials. Any records, reports, or information obtained by the director or his agents who
are not acting under section 3704.18 , 3704.19 , or 3706.19 of the Revised Code shall not be held confidential unless they have been granted confidentiality under
division (A) of this section. (C) Nothing in division (A) or (B) of this section shall be construed to prevent the
director from compiling or publishing analyses or summaries relating to the general
condition of the atmosphere, provided that the reports do not reveal any information
otherwise confidential under this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3704.08
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3704.08 cover?
Section 3704.08 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 3704.08?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 3704.08" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 3704.08 apply to my situation?
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