Natural Gas Processing Operations
Regulatory and Permitting Information

Operations that take raw natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs) from underground formations and processing these into pipeline quality gas and commercial chemicals/gases for use in manufacturing, including: 

     Processing - to remove water and other impurities from natural gas stream
     Fractionation - to separate out NGLs, including butane, propane, ethane and pentane.

General Information

Guide to Environmental Permitting in Ohio (Ohio EPA)

Water/Wetlands

Ohio EPA Section 401 Certification for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit 39 for Commercial and Institutional Developments

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nationwide Permit Information

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – District Boundary Map

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Letter to Industry from the Buffalo District Office

Ohio EPA construction and industrial storm water permitting information and forms

Ohio watershed and drainage basin map (ODNR)

Ohio wetland mapping (ODNR)

ODNR GIS Mapping

Ohio EPA GIS Data

Air

Air permit information and forms (Ohio EPA)

Ohio Public Utilities Commission

Information and Forms for the Natural Gas Industry

Ohio Board of Building Code Standards

Division of Industrial Compliance and Labor

Ohio State Fire Marshal's Office

Code Enforcement Bureau

Disclaimer: This list of resources has been developed to you better understand Ohio's regulatory requirements and the permits you may need from various agencies. This list, however, is only a starting point. It should not be your only source of information on the regulations or replace seeking assistance from experienced consultants and/or legal counsel to help you fully understand and achieve compliance with Ohio's laws and regulations.