Agency Schedule Detail

Authorization Number : 715-0788

Agency Series No. : GEN-0788

Status : Active

Agency Web Link :

Agency : EPA

Confidential Description : Files contain attorney-client communications, trial preparation records, and confidential law enforcement investigatory records - all of which are considered to be confidential pursuant to O.R.C. section 149.43.

Division : EPACS16

Vital Description :

Section : EPACS16CS10

Record Title : Legal Office Enforcement Files

Revision : 2

Record Description : Case files of Ohio EPA attorneys containing documents (e.g. enforcement referral requests, briefing memos, correspondence, calculations, draft orders, research materials) related to Ohio EPA administrative and judicial enforcement actions.

Retention Period	Retention Justification	Media Code	Method of Disposal
If case results in issuance of administrative order by the Director, retain in operating area until appeals are exhausted or appeal periods have run, and order is complied with and/or terminated. Then transfer to off-site storage and retain for five years. Contact State Archives to determine whether records are of historical value. If so, transfer to State Archives. If not, destroy. If case results in referral to Attorney General, retain in operating area until case is concluded and appeals are exhausted or appeal periods have run and judgment entered is complied with. Then transfer to off-site storage and retain for five years. Contact State Archives to determine whether records are of historical value. If so, transfer to State Archives. If not, destroy.	These records are retained to assess compliance and for reference and precedental value.	Paper	Shred

Approvals

Status	Name	Title	Date
Approved	Alan Lapp	Records Officer	9/5/2003 4:16:00 PM
Approved	Michael Hardenbrook	Record Administrator	9/17/2003 9:17:00 AM
Approved	Steve Gutgesell	State Archivist	11/24/2003 4:47:00 PM
Approved	Martin Meeks	State Auditor	11/24/2003 4:47:00 PM

Notes

Date	Reason	User