Environmental Rules and Regulations
Under Chapter Chapter 2-112 of the Chicago Municipal Code, CDPH is authorized to issue rules and regulations to administer and enforce ordinances within CDPH’s purview. Listed below are the Environmental Rules enforced by CDPH.
Reprocessable construction/demolition material facilities
On March 7, 2023, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced its new rules for Reprocessable Construction/Demolition Material Facilities (i.e., “rock crushing” facilities) designed to reduce dust and improve air quality in communities surrounding these facilities, implement continuous monitoring, and enhance CDPH oversight through greater reporting and record-keeping requirements.
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Large Recycling Facilities
- CDPH Rules for Large Recycling Facilities_Effective 6-5-20_Corrected June 19, 2020
- CDPH Log of Corrections to Rules_June 19, 2020
- CDPH Rules for Large Recycling Facilities_Issued June 5, 2020
- CDPH Response to Comments on Proposed Rules for Large Recycling Facilities June 5, 2020
- Second Notice of Proposed Rules for Comments Large Recycling Facilities
- Notice of Proposed Rules for Comments Large Recycling Facilities
- Proposed Large Recycling Rules
- Proposed Large Recycling Rules Appendix A
- Written Comments on Proposed Rules - June 2019
- Additional Comments on Proposed Rules
Control of Emissions from the Handling and Storage of Bulk Material Piles
- Notice of 30-day Extension of Comment Period for Variance Requests_May 17, 2019
- Rules for Control of Emissions from Handling and Storing Bulk Materials - January 2019
- CDPH Response to Comments on Bulk Material Amendments - January 2019
- Public Hearing Transcript - June 6, 2018
- Written Comments on Proposed Amendments - June 2018
- Second Notice of Proposed Regulations and Solicitation of Comments - May 14, 2018
- Notice of Proposed Rules for Comments_Amendments to Bulk Material Regulations - April 18, 2018
- Chicago Bulk Material Rules_Proposed Amendments - April 18, 2018
- Materials Supporting 2014 Chicago Bulk Material Rules
Fugitive Dust Plans
- S.H. Bell Fugitive Dust Plan, November 2017
- CDPH Letter Approving S.H. Bell Fugitive Dust Plan_December 22, 2017
- S.H. Bell Fugitive Dust Plan, September 2017 (superseded)
- S.H. Bell Fugitive Dust Plan Fact Sheet, September 2017
- KCBX Fugitive Dust Plan_10730 South Burley Avenue_May 18, 2016
- KCXB Fugitive Dust Plan_Fact Sheet_May 18, 2016
- KCBX Fugitive Dust Plan_10730 South Burley Avenue_February 29, 2016 (superseded)
- KCXB Fugitive Dust Plan_Fact Sheet_February 29, 2016 (superseded)
Variance Requests
- WatcoTransloading LLC (updated August 2020)
- Calumet River Terminal (updated May 2020)
- Carmeuse Lime, Inc.
- KCBX Terminals Company
- Chicago Port Railroad Co. and Midwest Marine Terminals
- Calumet River Terminal
- North American Stevedoring Company, LLC
- S. H. Bell Company (updated July 2019)
- Kinder Morgan/Chicago Arrow Terminal
- American Zinc Recycling (AZR) (formerly Horsehead Corporation) (updated July 2019)
- Gulf Sulphur Services Ltd.
- General Comments on Variances
Southeast Chicago Soil and Air Sampling
Rules and Regulations
- Asbestos and Demolition Notifications
- Bulk Materials Rules and Regulations
- Burning of Fuels for Legitimate Campfire, Recreational, and Cooking Purposes
- Construction or Demolition Site Waste Recycling Rules & Regulations
- Construction Site Reprocessing Rules and Regulations
- Construction Site Stockpile Rules and Regulations
- Demolition by Implosion
- Emergency Preparedness Diagrams
- Garden Composting Operations Rules
- Landfills, Liquid Waste Handling Facilities, and Transfer Stations Rules and Regulations
- Large Recycling Facilities Rules
- Liquid Waste Fees
- Noise and Vibration Control Rules and Regulations
- Procedure for Notice of Hearings
- Proof of Responsibility
- Protection of Trade Secrets
- Recycling Facility Rules and Regulations
- Weed Control Rules and Regulations
Under Section 2-112-160 of the Chicago Municipal Code, CDPH is authorized to issue rules and regulations to interpret or implement ordinances within CDPH's purview. CDPH enforces the following Rules and Regulations in cooperation with other City departments, where applicable.
Reprocessable Construction/Demolition Material Facilities
- Notice of Extended Comment Period on Proposed Rules (October 12, 2021)
- Notice of Proposed Rules / Request for Comments regarding Reprocessable Construction/Demolition Material Facilities
- Proposed Rules for Reprocessable Construction/Demolition Material Facilities
(With cover letter in English and Spanish) - Rock Crusher Rules Stakeholder Briefings Presentation
- Recording of Proposed Rock Crusher Rules Presentation (September 2021)