Ohio EPA recognizes that it can be challenging to keep up with all the environmental regulations that apply to your business. To help you achieve compliance, on March 31 - April 1, 2020 Ohio EPA will host its 11th Compliance Assistance Conference. Through our conference, you will gain valuable information and contacts to help you with your environmental compliance responsibilities.

We will be featuring two keynote speakers. Come hear Ohio EPA's new Director Laurie A. Stevenson discuss Agency goals and objectives in the morning of day one and then learn from U.S. EPA Regional Administrator Cathy Stepp about Region V priorities during our mid-day plenary session.

The two-day conference will cover a variety of environmental compliance-related topics, including:

• Risk Assessment 101 (NEW)
• Preparing a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (NEW)
• Intro to Water Quality Standards (NEW)
• Vapor Intrusion Assessment and Mitigation (NEW)
• EPCRA, TRI and RMP Reporting
• Air Permitting Basics and Reporting
• Preparing for an Ohio EPA Inspection
• Hazardous Waste Requirements
• Hazardous Waste Rules Update
• Used Oil and SPCC Requirements
• NPDES Permits and Electronic (e-DMR) Reporting
• Compliance Assistance: Resources to Help You Reduce Pollution and Achieve Compliance
• Storm Water Requirements for Industrial and Construction Activities
• Universal Waste and Used Oil Rules

We are very excited to host this year’s conference and think that this will be one of our best! For additional details and to view the complete conference agenda, visit Ohio EPA's Compliance Conference website at www.epa.ohio.gov/compliance_conference/home.aspx .

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the event being held? Downtown, Columbus, Ohio

What is the registration fee? The conference registration is $250.00 for the two-day event.

Can I register for just one day of the event? No. The conference registration fee of $250.00 is for the two-day event. We are not registering attendees for one day.

Are there refunds if I can't make it to the event? No. Ohio EPA will not issue refunds, however, you can send someone else in your place as a substitute if you are unable to attend. Contact us to transfer your registration spot.

Can I update my registration information (e.g., pay now and select my breakout sessions later)? Yes. Your confirmation will include a link to your account where you can go in and select or change your breakout session preferences.

Is there free parking at the Greater Columbus Convention Center? No.

Are there hotels near the Greater Columbus Convention Center? Yes. There are several hotels surrounding the convention center. Ohio EPA has a room block at the Hampton Inn & Suites located at 501 N High St., Columbus, OH 43215.

Can I make my hotel reservation online? Yes. The reservation link: http://group.hamptoninn.com/OhioEPAConference. If you would like to call in your reservation the number is 1-614-559-2000. The Group Code is EPA. The room rate is $149.00 plus tax.

Is there free parking at the Hampton Inn & Suites? No.