Ohio § 6111.021
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 6111.021, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6111.021.
(A)(1) The director of environmental protection shall issue a general state isolated wetland
permit or permits to cover activities within this state for purposes of section 6111.022 of the Revised Code . A general permit is effective for five years. Upon the expiration of a general permit, the director shall issue a new general
permit. (2) The director may issue an individual state isolated wetland permit for purposes of sections 6111.023 and 6111.024 of the Revised Code . An individual permit issued under either of those sections is effective for five
years. (B) A person that proposes to engage in an activity that involves the filling of an isolated
wetland shall apply to the director for coverage under a general state isolated wetland
permit or shall apply for an individual state isolated wetland permit, as applicable,
in accordance with sections 6111.02 to 6111.027 of the Revised Code . No person shall engage in the filling of an isolated wetland unless authorized to
do so by a general or individual state isolated wetland permit. Sections 6111.02 to 6111.027 of the Revised Code do not apply to isolated wetlands created by previous coal mining activities where
remining is proposed, except for wetlands created for mitigation purposes. (C) The issuance of a general or individual state isolated wetland permit constitutes
the issuance of a section 401 water quality certification for purposes of the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 6111.021
What does Ohio Revised Code § 6111.021 cover?
Section 6111.021 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 § 6111.021?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 6111.021 apply to my situation?
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