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IN Code § 13-15-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 15. Permits Generally|Chapter 1. Types of Permits|13-15-1-3. Requirements for Issuance of Permits for Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, and Atomic Radiation

Sec. 3. The board shall establish requirements for the issuance of permits to control solid waste, hazardous waste, and atomic radiation, including the following:(1) Permits to control or limit the disposal of any contaminants onto or into the land.(2) Permits for the construction, installation, or modification of facilities, equipment, or devices:(A) to control or limit any discharge, emission, or disposal of contaminants into the land; or(B) for the storage, treatment, processing, transferring, or disposal of solid waste or hazardous waste.(3) Permits for the operation of facilities, equipment, or devices:(A) to control or limit the discharge, emission, transfer, or disposal of any contaminants into the land; or(B) for the storage, transportation, treatment, processing, transferring, or disposal of solid waste or hazardous waste.(4) Permits for the disposal of coal combustion residuals in landfills and surface impoundments.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-10-1(e).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.97; P.L.100-2021, SEC.6.
IN Code § 13-15-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 15. Permits Generally|Chapter 2. Rules for Issuance of Permits|13-15-2-1. Duty of Board to Adopt Rules

Sec. 1. (a) The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 and IC 13-14-9 to establish requirements and procedures for the issuance of permits.(b) In rules for the issuance of permits, the board may do the following:(1) Prescribe standards for the discharge, emission, or disposal of contaminants and the operation of any facility, equipment, or device.(2) Impose the conditions that are considered necessary to accomplish the purposes of this title.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-10-1(a), (b).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.98.
IN Code § 13-15-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 15. Permits Generally|Chapter 2. Rules for Issuance of Permits|13-15-2-2. Allowable Uses; Content; Criteria; Priority Applications; Consistency With Federal Law

Sec. 2. (a) The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 and IC 13-14-9 to allow the department to issue permits that do the following:(1) Provide incentives to owners and operators of facilities to assess the pollution emitted by the facilities into all environmental media.(2) Provide incentives to owners and operators of facilities to implement the most innovative and effective pollution control or pollution prevention strategies while maintaining enforceable performance goals.(3) Provide incentives to owners and operators of facilities to reduce pollution levels at the facilities below the levels required by law.(4) Consolidate environmental requirements into one (1) permit that would otherwise be included in more than one (1) permit.(5) Reduce the time and money spent by owners and operators of facilities and the department on administrative tasks that do not benefit the environment.(6) Provide owners and operators of facilities with as much operational flexibility as can reasonably be provided while being consistent with enforcement of permit requirements.(b) The rules adopted under this section may provide for permits that contain the following:(1) Authorization of emission trading.(2) Consolidated reporting mechanisms.(3) Third party certifications.(4) Multimedia regulation.(5) Other conditions consistent with subsection (a).(c) The rules adopted under this section must provide that a permit issued under the rules adopted under this section meets the following criteria:(1) Activities conducted under the permit must result in greater overall environmental protection than would otherwise be achieved under applicable law.(2) Upon issuance of a permit, all limits, conditions, and standards contained in the permit are enforceable under IC 13-30-3.(3) The permit applicant must give notice in accordance with IC 13-15-8, and the commissioner shall give notice to the public and provide an opportunity to comment on the proposed permit in accordance with IC 13-15-5.(d) The rules adopted under this section must allow the department to give priority to applications involving permits that are issued as described in this section based on:(1) the degree of environmental benefit that may be obtained under the permit;(2) the potential application of any innovative control technologies or regulatory procedures that may be made available to other permit applicants and permit holders; and(3) other criteria that the board may establish.(e) The rules adopted under this section must be consistent with federal law for federally authorized or delegated permit programs.As added by P.L.128-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.99.
IN Code § 13-15-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 15. Permits Generally|Chapter 3. Procedure for Issuance of Permits|13-15-3-1. Notice of Permit Applications Received

Sec. 1. (a) Whenever the department receives a permit application, the department shall send notice that the permit application has been received by the department to the following:(1) The county executive of a county that is affected by the permit application.(2) The executive of a city that is affected by the permit application.(3) The executive of a town council of a town that is affected by the permit application.(b) The department may require a person who submits a permit application to the department to provide information on the application necessary for the department to implement subsection (a).[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-3-18.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5.
IN Code § 13-15-3-1.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 15. Permits Generally|Chapter 3. Procedure for Issuance of Permits|13-15-3-1.3. Military Base Permits

Sec. 1.3. The department shall give priority to permit applications that concern:(1) military bases; and(2) the destruction, reclamation, recycling, reprocessing, or demilitarization of ordnance and other explosive materials.As added by P.L.5-2005, SEC.3.
IN Code § 13-15-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 15. Permits Generally|Chapter 3. Procedure for Issuance of Permits|13-15-3-2. Length of Time Permit May Be Issued; Renewal

Sec. 2. (a) A permit issued under:(1) this article (except IC 13-15-9);(2) IC 13-17-11;(3) IC 13-18-18; or(4) IC 13-20-1;may be issued for any period determined by the department to be appropriate but not to exceed five (5) years.(b) Except as provided in federal law, a valid permit that has been issued under this chapter that concerns an activity of a continuing nature may be renewed for a period of not more than ten (10) years as determined by the department. The board shall adopt rules implementing this subsection.(c) The commissioner may delegate authority to issue or deny permits to a designated staff member.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-10-2(a).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.123-1996, SEC.12; P.L.128-1996, SEC.1.
IN Code § 13-15-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 15. Permits Generally|Chapter 3. Procedure for Issuance of Permits|13-15-3-3. Hearings

Sec. 3. (a) A public hearing shall be held on the question of:(1) the issuance of an original or renewal permit for a hazardous waste disposal facility under IC 13-22-3; or(2) the issuance of an original permit for a solid waste disposal facility or a solid waste incinerator regulated under IC 13-20-8;as provided in subsection (b).(b) A public hearing shall be held under subsection (a) upon:(1) the request of the applicant;(2) the filing of a petition requesting a public hearing that is signed by one hundred (100) adult individuals who:(A) reside in the county where the proposed or existing facility is or is to be located; or(B) own real property within one (1) mile of the site of the proposed or existing facility; or(3) the motion of the commissioner.(c) The public hearing authorized by this section does not constitute an agency action under IC 4-21.5.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-10-2(b).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5.
IN Code § 13-15-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 15. Permits Generally|Chapter 3. Procedure for Issuance of Permits|13-15-3-4. Location of Hearings

Sec. 4. If the petition under section 3(b)(2) of this chapter requests that the public hearing be conducted at a location within a county affected by a proposed permit, the department shall conduct the public hearing at that location.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-10-2(c).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5.
IN Code § 13-15-3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 15. Permits Generally|Chapter 3. Procedure for Issuance of Permits|13-15-3-5. Department May Issue Certain Permits Only After Staff Action; Local Approval

Sec. 5. (a) Whenever a permit is required by any rule of the board under IC 13-15-1 for the construction, installation, operation, or modification of any facility, equipment, or device, the permit may be issued only after the department staff has:(1) approved the plans and specifications; and(2) determined that the facility, equipment, or device meets the requirement of the rule.(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) and subject to subsection (c), a person to whom a permit has been issued may not start the construction, installation, operation, or modification of a facility, equipment, or a device until the person has obtained any approval required by any:(1) county;(2) city; or(3) town;in which the facility, equipment, or device is located.(c) Subsection (b) applies only to an approval required in an applicable ordinance, rule, or regulation in effect at the time the person submits the permit application to the issuing state agency.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-10-2(d).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.78-2009, SEC.12; P.L.133-2012, SEC.100.
IN Code § 13-15-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 15. Permits Generally|Chapter 3. Procedure for Issuance of Permits|13-15-3-6. Activity of Continuing Nature; Expiration of Existing Permit; Renewal of Hazardous Waste Disposal Facility Permit

Sec. 6. (a) When a person holding a valid permit concerning an activity of a continuing nature has made a timely and sufficient application for a renewal or a new permit in accordance with rules of the board, the existing permit does not expire until a final determination on the application has been made by the department. However, the commissioner may seek injunctive relief with regard to the continuing activity of the permit applicant while the permit application is pending if the continuing activity of the permit applicant constitutes a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare.(b) An application for renewal of a hazardous waste disposal facility operating permit under IC 13-22-3 must be submitted at least one hundred eighty (180) days before the expiration of the facility's current permit to be considered timely under this section.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-10-2(e).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.101.
IN Code § 13-15-4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 15. Permits Generally|Chapter 4. Schedules for Determinations on Permits|13-15-4-2. Public Hearing; Period for Ruling on Applications

Sec. 2. (a) This section does not apply to permit applications described in section 1(a)(1) or 1(a)(2) of this chapter.(b) If the department determines that a public hearing should be held under:(1) IC 13-15-3-3; or(2) any other applicable rule or law;the commissioner has thirty (30) days in addition to the number of days provided for in section 1 of this chapter in which to approve or deny the application.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-10.1-4(b).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.1-2007, SEC.127.
IN Code § 13-15-4-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 15. Permits Generally|Chapter 4. Schedules for Determinations on Permits|13-15-4-3. Period for Ruling on Applications; Changes

Sec. 3. (a) A board may adopt a rule under IC 4-22-2 that changes a period described under section 1 of this chapter within which the commissioner must approve or deny an application:(1) if:(A) the general assembly enacts a statute;(B) a board adopts a rule; or(C) the federal government enacts a statute or adopts a regulation;that imposes a new requirement concerning a class of applications that makes it infeasible for the commissioner to approve or deny the application within the period;(2) if:(A) the general assembly enacts a statute;(B) a board adopts a rule; or(C) the federal government enacts a statute or adopts a regulation;that establishes a new permit program for which a period is not described under section 1 of this chapter; or(3) if some other significant factor concerning a class of applications makes it infeasible for the commissioner to approve or deny the application within the period.(b) A board may adopt a rule described in subsection (a) as an emergency rule under IC 4-22-2-37.1, if:(1) the variance procedures are included in the rule; and(2) permits or licenses granted during the period the emergency rule is in effect are reviewed after the emergency rule expires.If a board adopts an emergency rule under this subsection, the period described in section 1 of this chapter is suspended during the emergency rulemaking process. An emergency rule adopted under this subsection may be extended for two (2) extension periods by adopting another emergency rule under IC 4-22-2-37.1. IC 4-22-2-37.1(g)(3) does not apply to an emergency rule adopted under this subsection.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-10.1-4(c).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.140-2013, SEC.14.
IN Code § 13-15-4-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 15. Permits Generally|Chapter 4. Schedules for Determinations on Permits|13-15-4-4. Review of Permit Renewal

Sec. 4. An application for a permit renewal that includes a modification shall be reviewed within the period applicable to the modification.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-10.1-4(d).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5.
IN Code § 13-15-4-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 15. Permits Generally|Chapter 4. Schedules for Determinations on Permits|13-15-4-5. Effect on Hazardous Waste Permit Modification Rules

Sec. 5. Sections 1 through 4 and section 6 of this chapter do not alter the procedures and time frames set forth in the hazardous waste permit modification rules adopted by the department, except to the extent that sections 1 through 4 and 6 of this chapter establish specific calendar day time frames where no time frame exists under the rules.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-10.1-4(e).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5.
IN Code § 13-15-4-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 15. Permits Generally|Chapter 4. Schedules for Determinations on Permits|13-15-4-6. Interim Permits

Sec. 6. (a) Notwithstanding the periods specified in sections 1 through 4 of this chapter and this section, a person proposing to construct, modify, or operate any equipment, facility, or pollution control device that is demonstrated to achieve pollution control or pollution prevention in excess of applicable federal, state, or local requirements may apply to the commissioner for an interim permit to construct, modify, or operate the equipment, facility, or pollution control device.(b) The commissioner shall approve or deny the interim permit not later than sixty (60) days after receipt of the application for an interim permit, unless the applicant and the commissioner agree that a longer review period is necessary.(c) This section does not relieve a person from complying with:(1) the permit requirements provided under this title; and(2) rules adopted under this title;to the extent that this title and the rules are not inconsistent with this section.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-10.1-4(f).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.102.
IN Code § 13-15-4-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 15. Permits Generally|Chapter 4. Schedules for Determinations on Permits|13-15-4-7. Calculation of Periods

Sec. 7. (a) For purposes of calculating a period under sections 1 through 6 of this chapter, the period:(1) begins on the earlier of the date:(A) an application and any required fee is received and stamped received by the department; or(B) marked by the department on a certified mail return receipt accompanying an application and any required fee; and(2) ends on the date a decision is issued to approve or deny the application under IC 4-21.5-3-4 or IC 4-21.5-3-5.(b) If an applicant pays an application fee with a check that is not covered with sufficient funds, a period described under sections 1 through 6 of this chapter is suspended until the applicant pays the permit application fee.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-10.1-5.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5.
IN Code § 13-15-4-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 15. Permits Generally|Chapter 4. Schedules for Determinations on Permits|13-15-4-8. Extension of Periods

Sec. 8. (a) The commissioner and an applicant may agree in writing to extend any time allowed under sections 1 through 6 of this chapter for a decision to be made on an application.(b) The commissioner and an applicant may agree in writing to have a consultant review an application submitted to the department:(1) to expedite the process of reviewing the application; and(2) at the applicant's expense.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-10.1-6.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5.
IN Code § 13-15-4-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 15. Permits Generally|Chapter 4. Schedules for Determinations on Permits|13-15-4-9. Denial of Applications

Sec. 9. The commissioner may deny a permit application because the application is incomplete if:(1) the department, not later than thirty-five (35) working days after receiving the application, identifies each part of the application that is incomplete; and(2) the applicant has failed to submit or make a good faith effort to submit the requested information not later than sixty (60) days after receiving a written request from the department.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-10.1-7(a).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5.
IN Code § 13-15-4-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 15. Permits Generally|Chapter 4. Schedules for Determinations on Permits|13-15-4-11. Applicant's Alternatives When Operating Pending Permit Application or Pending Commissioner's Ruling on Application

Sec. 11. (a) If an applicant is operating pursuant to a continuation of an existing permit pending determination of an application for a new or renewed permit under IC 13-15-3-6, the applicant may proceed under this section after notifying the commissioner in writing of its intent to do so.(b) If the commissioner does not issue or deny a permit within the time specified under sections 1 through 6 of this chapter, the applicant may proceed under this section. After reaching an agreement with the commissioner or after consulting with the commissioner for thirty (30) days and failing to reach an agreement, the applicant may choose to proceed under one (1) of the following alternatives:(1) The:(A) applicant may, except as provided in section 12.1 of this chapter, request and receive a refund of a permit application fee paid by the applicant; and(B) commissioner shall do the following:(i) Continue to review the application.(ii) Approve or deny the application as soon as practicable.(iii) Except as provided in section 12.1 of this chapter, refund the applicant's application fee not later than twenty-five (25) working days after the receipt of the applicant's request.(2) The:(A) applicant may:(i) except as provided in section 12.1 of this chapter, request and receive a refund of a permit application fee paid by the applicant; and(ii) submit to the department a draft permit and any required supporting technical justification for the permit; and(B) commissioner shall do the following:(i) Review the draft permit.(ii) Approve, with or without revision, or deny the draft permit in accordance with section 16 of this chapter.(iii) Except as provided in section 12.1 of this chapter, refund the applicant's application fee not later than twenty-five (25) working days after the receipt of the applicant's request.(3) The:(A) applicant may hire an outside consultant to prepare a draft permit and any required supporting technical justification for the permit; and(B) commissioner shall:(i) review the draft permit; and(ii) approve, with or without revision, or deny the draft permit in accordance with section 16 of this chapter.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-10.1-8(a).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.184-2002, SEC.6; P.L.240-2003, SEC.10.
IN Code § 13-15-4-12.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 15. Permits Generally|Chapter 4. Schedules for Determinations on Permits|13-15-4-12.1. Applicant Not Entitled to Refund of Application Fee for Permit Renewal

Sec. 12.1. An applicant may not receive a refund of a permit application fee if the permit application concerned the renewal of a permit.As added by P.L.240-2003, SEC.11.
IN Code § 13-15-4-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 15. Permits Generally|Chapter 4. Schedules for Determinations on Permits|13-15-4-14. Effect of Commencement of Construction or Operation of Equipment or Facility

Sec. 14. Except for applicants proceeding under section 11(a) of this chapter, an applicant may not proceed under any of the options described in section 11(b) of this chapter if construction or operation of the equipment or facility described in the permit application has already begun, unless construction or operation before obtaining the permit is authorized by a board rule or state statute.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-10.1-8(d).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.184-2002, SEC.7.
IN Code § 13-15-4-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 15. Permits Generally|Chapter 4. Schedules for Determinations on Permits|13-15-4-15. Consultants

Sec. 15. (a) If an applicant chooses to proceed under section 11(b)(3) of this chapter, the department and the applicant shall jointly:(1) select a consultant that has the appropriate background to review the applicant's application; and(2) authorize the consultant to begin work;not later than fifteen (15) working days after the department receives notice that the applicant has chosen to proceed under section 11(b)(3) of this chapter.(b) The commissioner may:(1) consult with the applicant regarding the advisability of proceeding under this section; and(2) document the communications.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-10.1-9.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.184-2002, SEC.8.