In accordance with the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 3709.09, the Meigs County Health Department is holding a public hearing regarding changes in the proposed fees for the 2022 Sewage Treatment Systems program. The current license fees became effective in 2020. Environmental health program fees are adjusted according to a standardized cost methodology as required under the Ohio Revised Code, 3749.04. The proposed changes effect the following operations:
Sewage Treatment Systems CURRENT FEES
System Design $110
Installation Permit $216 + $74 (state fee)
Annual Contractor Registration $100 each (installer, service provider, septage hauler)
Existing System Inspection $110
Sewage Treatment Systems PROPOSED INCREASE IN FEES
System Design $150
Installation Permit $226 + $74 (state fee)
Annual Contractor Registration $100 combined registrations
Existing System Inspection $150
A public hearing will be held at the following time and location:
Date: December 6, 2021
Time: 5:00pm in the Conference Room
Location: Meigs County Health Department
112 East Memorial Drive
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
The number of seating is limited due to the size of the room. If you choose not to attend you may send your comments, questions or concerns regarding the proposed fees to the address above or send them by email to steve.swatzel@meigs-health.com. Your input is greatly appreciated.
Steve Swatzel, RS
Environmental Health Director