Ind. Code ch. 13-14-1

Ind. Code ch. 13-14-1
in effect

Ind. Code § 13-14-1-1 Repealed

[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-3-2.5.] As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.37-2012, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 13-14-1-2 Program of continuing surveillance and inspection

Sec. 2. The department shall conduct a program of continuing surveillance and inspection of the following: (1) Solid waste management sites. (2) Actual or threatened sources of environmental pollution by contamination, radiation, odor, or noise. [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-3-3.] As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 13-14-1-3 Assurance of accomplishment of programs established

Sec. 3. The department shall assure accomplishment of the comprehensive, long term programs established by the board. [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-3-4.] As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.73.

Ind. Code § 13-14-1-4 Compliance with standards and rules

Sec. 4. The department shall procure compliance with standards and rules adopted by the board. [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-3-5.] As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.74.

Ind. Code § 13-14-1-5 Public awareness and participation

Sec. 5. The department shall develop and implement programs to maximize public awareness, participation, and citizen involvement in the evolution and continuation of the environmental programs of the state. [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-3-6.] As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.135-2026, SEC.74.

Ind. Code § 13-14-1-6 Solid waste recycling and source reduction; educational programs

Sec. 6. (a) The department shall, in cooperation with other state agencies, establish programs to educate: (1) students; (2) consumers; and (3) businesses; about the benefits of solid waste recycling and source reduction. (b) To implement the programs established under subsection (a), the department shall, subject to section 11.5 of this chapter, develop guidance documents and technical assistance programs. [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-3-6.1.] As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.261-1999, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 13-14-1-7 Proposed budget; preparation

Sec. 7. The commissioner shall prepare the proposed budget of the department and, if necessary, the board. [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-3-7.] As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.75; P.L.135-2026, SEC.75.

Ind. Code § 13-14-1-8 Financing structure; proposal

Sec. 8. The commissioner may propose financing a structure to the board. [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-3-8.] As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.76.

Ind. Code § 13-14-1-9 Permits, licenses, orders, and variances; issuance

Sec. 9. The commissioner may issue permits, licenses, orders, and variances as authorized by: (1) this title; (2) other statutes; and (3) rules of the board. [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-3-9.] As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.172-2011, SEC.113; P.L.133-2012, SEC.77; P.L.135-2026, SEC.76.

Ind. Code § 13-14-1-10 Repealed

[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-3-10.] As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.135-2026, SEC.77.

Ind. Code § 13-14-1-11 Operating policies

Sec. 11. The department shall follow the operating policies established in rules adopted by the boards. [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-3-11.] As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 13-14-1-11.5 Use by department of policy or statement; presentation to appropriate board; public dissemination; expiration

Sec. 11.5. (a) If the department proposes to utilize a policy or statement that: (1) interprets, supplements, or implements a statute or rule; (2) has not been adopted in compliance with IC 4-22-2; (3) is not intended by the department to have the effect of law; and (4) is not related solely to internal department organization; the proposed policy or statement may not be put into effect until the requirements of subsection (b) have been met. (b) The department shall present the proposed policy or statement under subsection (a) to the appropriate board. At least forty-five (45) days before the presentation, the department shall make available to the public, including posting on the department's website: (1) the proposed policy or statement; (2) information on the availability for public inspection of all materials relied upon by the department in the development of the proposed policy or statement, including, if applicable: (A) health criteria; (B) analytical methods; (C) treatment technology; (D) economic impact data; (E) environmental assessment data; and (F) other background data; (3) the date, time, and location of the presentation under this subsection to the appropriate board; and (4) information regarding the opportunity for a person to comment to the department and the appropriate board on the proposed policy or statement before or at the time of the presentation under this subsection. The department shall provide to the appropriate board at the time of the presentation under this subsection a copy of all comments made by a person under subdivision (4). The proposed policy or statement may not be put into effect until thirty (30) days after the policy or statement is presented to the appropriate board. (c) If the department utilizes a policy or statement described in subsection (a), the department shall distribute: (1) two (2) copies of the policy or statement to the publisher of the Indiana Register for publication in the Indiana Register; and (2) the copies required under IC 4-23-7.1-26 to the Indiana library and historical department. (d) The department shall: (1) maintain a current list of all department policies and statements described in subsection (a) that the department may use in the department's external affairs; and (2) update the list at least one (1) time each month. (e) The department shall include the following information on the list described in subsection (d) for each policy or statement: (1) The title of the policy or statement. (2) The identification number of the policy or statement. (3) The date the policy or statement was originally adopted. (4) The date the policy or statement was last revised. (5) A reference to all other policies or statements described in subsection (a) that are repealed or amended by the policy or statement. (6) A brief description of the subject matter of the policy or statement. (f) At least one (1) time every three (3) months, the department shall distribute two (2) copies of the list maintained and updated under subsection (d) to the following: (1) The publisher of the Indiana Register. (2) The Indiana library and historical department. (g) A policy or statement put into effect by this section after July 1, 2026, expires January 1 of the fifth year after the year in which the policy or statement takes effect, unless the policy or statement expires or is repealed on an earlier date or is reauthorized under this section. As added by P.L.127-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.261-1999, SEC.2; P.L.240-2003, SEC.3; P.L.23-2026, SEC.91; P.L.135-2026, SEC.78.

Ind. Code § 13-14-1-11.7 Availability of rules, policies, and statements; legislative request

Sec. 11.7. (a) The department shall make available in an electronic format: (1) any administrative rule that has been: (A) proposed by the department; or (B) adopted by the board; and (2) any nonrule policy or statement that has been proposed or put into effect under section 11.5 of this chapter; that constitutes a change in the policy previously followed by the department under this title and the rules adopted by the board. (b) The information described in subsection (a) shall be made available to the legislative services agency or the legislative council upon request. As added by P.L.218-2016, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.135-2026, SEC.79.

Ind. Code § 13-14-1-12 Enforcement of rules

Sec. 12. The commissioner shall enforce rules consistent with the purposes of: (1) air pollution control laws; (2) water pollution control laws; (3) IC 13-18-9; (4) IC 13-18-10; (5) IC 13-19-3; and (6) IC 36-9-30. [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-3-12.] As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.78.

Ind. Code § 13-14-1-13 Monitoring and reporting requirements; affidavit

Sec. 13. (a) The commissioner shall establish and administer monitoring and reporting requirements as necessary to carry out the duties and to exercise the powers provided in the following: (1) Air pollution control laws. (2) Water pollution control laws. (3) Environmental management laws. (b) The department may require an affidavit of the responsible officer or person in charge of the operation to accompany any report required under this section. [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-3-13.] As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.135-2026, SEC.80.

Ind. Code § 13-14-1-14 Information clearinghouses; public education programs; other actions

Sec. 14. The department may do the following: (1) Develop and maintain an information clearinghouse on the following subjects: (A) Source separation. (B) Recycling. (C) Composting. (D) Solid waste minimization. (E) Solid waste reduction. (F) Hazardous waste minimization. (G) Hazardous waste reduction. (2) Assist in the development and implementation of public education programs on: (A) source separation; (B) recycling; (C) composting; (D) solid waste reduction; (E) solid waste minimization; (F) hazardous waste minimization; (G) hazardous waste reduction; and (H) other alternatives to final disposal in landfills. (3) Take action in any other matter involving: (A) solid waste minimization; (B) solid waste reduction; (C) hazardous waste minimization; or (D) hazardous waste reduction; as directed by the commissioner. [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-3-17.] As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.135-2026, SEC.81.

Ind. Code § 13-14-1-15 Repealed

As added by P.L.192-2005, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.180-2014, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.111-2018, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 13-14-1-16 Board abolished; transfer of powers

Sec. 16. The clean manufacturing technology board established by IC 13-27.5 (repealed) is abolished. All powers, duties, assets, and liabilities of the clean manufacturing technology board are transferred to the department. As added by P.L.37-2012, SEC.19.

Ind. Code § 13-14-1-18 Flood control permit process; coordination with other state agencies

Sec. 18. The department shall coordinate with the department of natural resources and other state agencies to simplify the state permitting process with respect to the flood control activities of the Kankakee River basin and Yellow River basin development commission under IC 14-13-9. The department and other agencies shall assist each other in: (1) reducing the number of applications and other interactions required to obtain necessary permits; and (2) avoiding imposing conflicting requirements upon the commission in issuing permits to the commission. As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 13-14-1-19 Indiana Storm Water Quality Manual review and report

Sec. 19. (a) Not later than December 1, 2026, the department shall do the following: (1) Conduct a review of the Indiana Storm Water Quality Manual to determine whether: (A) the recommendations in the Indiana Storm Water Quality Manual are cost effective; and (B) any new or revised recommendations are necessary. (2) Submit a report of its findings and recommendations under subdivision (1) to the legislative council in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6. (b) The Indiana Storm Water Quality Manual with respect to storm water management basins: (1) may not require a pond bank ratio greater than three (3) to one (1); and (2) must require a ten (10) foot maintenance ledge or a ten (10) foot safety ledge, but may not require both. The department shall make changes to the Indiana Storm Water Quality Manual to comply with this subsection not later than December 1, 2026. As added by P.L.73-2026, SEC.4.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/13Fetched: 10/17/2026

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