Ind. Code ch. 14-39-0.5

in effect

Ind. Code § 14-39-0.5-1 Adoption of rules

Sec. 1. The natural resources commission, in coordination with the department, shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this article. As added by P.L.158-2023, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.161-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 14-39-0.5-2 Rulemaking requirements

Sec. 2. The rules adopted by the commission under section 1 of this chapter: (1) must include the provisions necessary to the department's discharge of the duties imposed upon the department under this article; (2) must include the provisions necessary for the department to obtain the primary enforcement authority from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to regulate Class VI underground injection wells; and (3) may establish fees for the administration and implementation of this article after review by the budget committee. In addition, the amount of the fee determined under this subdivision may not subsequently be increased unless the increase is reviewed by the budget committee. As added by P.L.158-2023, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.161-2026, SEC.38.

Ind. Code § 14-39-0.5-3 Expiration of interim rules

Sec. 3. Notwithstanding IC 14-10-2-5(b), an interim rule adopted by the department under IC 14-10-2-5(a)(22) concerning the department's discharge of the duties imposed upon the department under this article expires according to IC 4-22-2.3-5. As added by P.L.158-2023, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.93-2024, SEC.121.

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