Environmental policy changes with growing implications for Ohio manufacturers drove Thursday’s Ohio Manufacturers’ Association (OMA) Environment Committee meeting, where regulators, attorneys and industry leaders examined what is changing and what it means for business.

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Director John Logue outlined how the agency is aligning Ohio’s regulatory approach with evolving U.S. EPA priorities, including heightened scrutiny of PFAS and new federal air regulations that could affect industrial operations.

Former Ohio EPA Director Chris Jones of Calfee, Halter & Griswold examined potential changes to the 2009 Endangerment Finding and what shifting greenhouse gas reporting requirements could mean for manufacturers making long-term investment decisions.

OMA staff and legal counsel also briefed members on legislative and regulatory developments affecting environmental compliance in Ohio.

“Environmental policy is shifting quickly, and manufacturers need a clear view of what is changing, what is coming and where Ohio fits in,” said James Lee, OMA managing director of public policy services.

The takeaway was unmistakable. Regulatory change is accelerating, and manufacturers need to stay ahead of it. 4/9/2026