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IN Code § 13-12-1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 12. General Provisions|Chapter 1. Effect of Recodification by the Act of the 1996 Regular Session of the General Assembly|13-12-1-6. Inclusion of Prior Statutes

Sec. 6. A citation reference in the recodification act of the 1996 regular session of the general assembly to another provision of the recodification act of the 1996 regular session of the general assembly shall be treated as including a reference to the provision of prior environmental law that is substantively equivalent to the provision of the recodification act of the 1996 regular session of the general assembly that is referred to by the citation reference.[1996 Recodification Citations: New.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.2.
IN Code § 13-12-1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 12. General Provisions|Chapter 1. Effect of Recodification by the Act of the 1996 Regular Session of the General Assembly|13-12-1-7. Rules

Sec. 7. (a) As used in the recodification act of the 1996 regular session of the general assembly, a reference to rules adopted under any provision of this title or under any other provision of the recodification act of the 1996 regular session of the general assembly refers to either:(1) rules adopted under the recodification act of the 1996 regular session of the general assembly; or(2) rules adopted under the prior environmental law until those rules have been amended, repealed, or superseded.(b) Rules adopted under the prior environmental law continue in effect after June 30, 1996, until the rules are amended, repealed, or suspended.[1996 Recodification Citations: New.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.2.
IN Code § 13-12-1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 12. General Provisions|Chapter 1. Effect of Recodification by the Act of the 1996 Regular Session of the General Assembly|13-12-1-8. Inclusion or Omission of Prior Statutes; Aid to Reader; Effect on Grants of Authority

Sec. 8. (a) A reference in the recodification act of the 1996 regular session of the general assembly to a citation in the prior environmental law before its repeal is added in certain sections of the recodification act of the 1996 regular session of the general assembly only as an aid to the reader.(b) The inclusion or omission in the recodification act of the 1996 regular session of the general assembly of a reference to a citation in the prior environmental law before its repeal does not affect:(1) any rights or liabilities accrued;(2) any penalties incurred;(3) any violations committed;(4) any proceedings begun;(5) any bonds, notes, loans, or other forms of indebtedness issued, incurred, or made;(6) any tax levies made;(7) any funds established;(8) any patents issued;(9) the validity, continuation, or termination of contracts or leases executed; or(10) the validity, continuation, scope, termination, suspension, or revocation of:(A) permits;(B) licenses;(C) certificates of registration;(D) grants of authority; or(E) limitations of authority;before the effective date of the recodification act of the 1996 regular session of the general assembly (July 1, 1996). Those rights, liabilities, penalties, offenses, proceedings, bonds, notes, loans, other forms of indebtedness, tax levies, funds, patents, contracts, leases, licenses, permits, certificates of registration, and other grants of authority continue and shall be imposed and enforced under prior environmental law as if the recodification act of the 1996 regular session of the general assembly had not been enacted.(c) The inclusion or omission in the recodification act of the 1996 regular session of the general assembly of a citation to a provision in the prior environmental law does not affect the use of a prior conviction, violation, or noncompliance under the prior environmental law as the basis for revocation of a license, permit, certificate of registration, or other grant of authority under the recodification act of the 1996 regular session of the general assembly, as necessary or appropriate to apply the recodification act of the 1996 regular session of the general assembly in a manner that does not result in a substantive change in the law.[1996 Recodification Citations: New.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.2.
IN Code § 13-12-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 12. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Statutory Construction|13-12-2-1. Liberal Construction

Sec. 1. Being necessary for the public health, safety, and welfare, this title shall be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes of this title.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-16-9.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.2.
IN Code § 13-12-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 12. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Statutory Construction|13-12-2-2. Effect of Amendment of Ic 13-11-2-265(b) by p.l.183-2002

Sec. 2. The amendment of IC 13-11-2-265(b) by P.L.183-2002 applies retroactively to July 1, 1996. By its amendment of IC 13-11-2-265(b), the general assembly intends that there be no substantive difference in the law as amended by P.L.183-2002 and the law as it was constituted before the recodification of this title by enactment of P.L.1-1996.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.278.
IN Code § 13-12-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 12. General Provisions|Chapter 3. Environmental Policy|13-12-3-1. Purpose

Sec. 1. The purpose of this title is:(1) to provide for evolving policies for comprehensive environmental development and control on a statewide basis;(2) to unify, coordinate, and implement programs to provide for the most beneficial use of the resources of Indiana; and(3) to preserve, protect, and enhance the quality of the environment so that, to the extent possible, future generations will be ensured clean air, clean water, and a healthful environment.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-1-1(a).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.2.
IN Code § 13-12-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 12. General Provisions|Chapter 3. Environmental Policy|13-12-3-2. Remediation and Closure Goals, Objectives, and Standards for Certain Remediation Projects

Sec. 2. (a) The remediation and closure goals, objectives, and standards for all remediation projects conducted under IC 13-22, IC 13-23, IC 13-24, and IC 13-25-4 shall be consistent with the remediation objectives set forth in IC 13-25-5-8.5, regardless of whether the remediation project begins before July 1, 2009, or after June 30, 2009.(b) The groundwater quality standards adopted under IC 13-18-17-5 shall allow, as appropriate, groundwater remediations to be consistent with the remediation objectives set forth in IC 13-25-5-8.5.As added by P.L.224-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.78-2009, SEC.9.
IN Code § 13-12-4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 12. General Provisions|Chapter 4. Environmental Impact Statements|13-12-4-1. Purposes of Chapter

Sec. 1. The purposes of this chapter are the following:(1) To declare a state policy that will encourage productive and enjoyable harmony between humans and the environment.(2) To promote efforts that will prevent or eliminate damage to the environment and biosphere and stimulate the health and welfare of humans.(3) To enrich the understanding of the ecological systems and natural resources important to Indiana.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-1-10-1.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.2.
IN Code § 13-12-4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 12. General Provisions|Chapter 4. Environmental Impact Statements|13-12-4-2. Legislative Findings

Sec. 2. The general assembly recognizes the following:(1) The profound impact of human activity on the interrelations of all components of the natural environment, particularly the profound influences of the following:(A) Population growth.(B) High-density urbanization.(C) Industrial expansion.(D) Resource exploitation.(E) New and expanding technological advances.(2) The critical importance of restoring and maintaining environmental quality to the overall welfare and development of humans.(3) That each person should enjoy a healthful environment.(4) That each person has a responsibility to contribute to the preservation and enhancement of the environment.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-1-10-2(a) part, (c).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.2.
IN Code § 13-12-4-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 12. General Provisions|Chapter 4. Environmental Impact Statements|13-12-4-3. Policy Statement

Sec. 3. The general assembly declares that it is the continuing policy of the state, in cooperation with the federal and local governments and other concerned public and private organizations, to use all practicable means and measures, including financial and technical assistance, in a manner calculated to do the following:(1) Foster and promote the general welfare.(2) Create and maintain conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony.(3) Fulfill the social, economic, and other requirements of present and future generations of Indiana citizens.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-1-10-2(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.2.
IN Code § 13-12-4-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 12. General Provisions|Chapter 4. Environmental Impact Statements|13-12-4-4. State Responsibilities

Sec. 4. To carry out the policy set forth in this chapter, it is the continuing responsibility of the state to use all practicable means, consistent with other essential considerations of state policy, to improve and coordinate state plans, functions, programs, and resources to the end that the state may do the following:(1) Fulfill the responsibilities of each generation as trustee of the environment for succeeding generations.(2) Assure for all citizens of Indiana safe, healthful, productive, and esthetically and culturally pleasing surroundings.(3) Attain the widest range of beneficial uses of the environment without degradation, risk to health or safety, or other undesirable and unintended consequences.(4) Preserve important historic, cultural, and natural aspects of our national heritage and maintain, wherever possible, an environment that supports diversity and variety of individual choice.(5) Achieve a balance between population and resource use that will permit high standards of living and a wise sharing of life's amenities.(6) Enhance the quality of renewable resources and approach the maximum attainable recycling of depletable resources.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-1-10-2(b).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.2.
IN Code § 13-12-4-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 12. General Provisions|Chapter 4. Environmental Impact Statements|13-12-4-5. Directives

Sec. 5. To the fullest extent possible:(1) the policies, rules, and statutes of the state shall be interpreted and administered in accordance with the policies set forth in this chapter; and(2) all state agencies shall do the following:(A) Use a systematic, interdisciplinary approach that will ensure the integrated use of the natural and social sciences and the environmental design arts in planning and decision making that may have an impact on the environment.(B) Identify and develop methods and procedures that will ensure that unquantified environmental amenities and values may be given appropriate consideration in decision making along with economic and technical considerations.(C) Include in every recommendation or report on proposals for legislation and other major state actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment a detailed statement by the responsible official on the following:(i) The environmental impact of the proposed action.(ii) Any adverse environmental effects that cannot be avoided should the proposal be implemented.(iii) Alternatives to the proposed action.(iv) The relationship between local short term uses of the environment and the maintenance and enhancement of long term productivity.(v) Any irreversible and irretrievable commitments of resources that would be involved if the proposed action should be implemented.Before making a detailed statement, the responsible state official shall consult with and obtain the comments of each state agency that has jurisdiction by law or special expertise with respect to any environmental impact involved. Copies of the statement and the comments and views of the appropriate federal, state, and local agencies that are authorized to develop and enforce environmental standards shall be made available to the governor and to the public and must accompany the proposal through the agency review processes. The board shall by rule define the actions that constitute a major state action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment.(D) Study, develop, and describe appropriate alternatives to recommend courses of action in any proposal that involves unresolved conflicts concerning alternative uses of available resources.(E) Recognize the long range character of environmental problems and, where consistent with the policy of the state, lend appropriate support to initiatives, resolutions, and programs designed to maximize state cooperation in anticipating and preventing a decline in the quality of the environment.(F) Make available to counties, municipalities, institutions, and individuals advice and information useful in restoring, maintaining, and enhancing the quality of the environment.(G) Initiate and use ecological information in the planning and development of resource oriented projects.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-1-10-3.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.71.
IN Code § 13-12-4-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 12. General Provisions|Chapter 4. Environmental Impact Statements|13-12-4-6. Review of Authority, Rules, Policies, and Procedure by State Agencies

Sec. 6. All state agencies shall review their:(1) statutory authority;(2) administrative rules; and(3) current policies and procedures;to determine whether there are any deficiencies or inconsistencies that prohibit full compliance with the purposes and provisions of this chapter.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-1-10-4.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.2.
IN Code § 13-12-4-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 12. General Provisions|Chapter 4. Environmental Impact Statements|13-12-4-7. Statutory Obligations of State Agencies Unaffected

Sec. 7. Sections 5 and 6 of this chapter do not affect the specific statutory obligations of any state agency to do any of the following:(1) Comply with criteria or standards of environmental quality.(2) Coordinate or consult with any other federal or state agency.(3) Act or refrain from acting contingent upon the recommendations or certification of any other federal or state agency.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-1-10-5.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.2.
IN Code § 13-12-4-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 12. General Provisions|Chapter 4. Environmental Impact Statements|13-12-4-8. Impact Statements Not Required for License

Sec. 8. This chapter may not be construed to require an environmental impact statement for the issuance of a license or permit by any state agency.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-1-10-6.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.2.
IN Code § 13-12-4-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 12. General Provisions|Chapter 4. Environmental Impact Statements|13-12-4-9. Supplementary Effect of Chapter

Sec. 9. Policies and goals set forth in this chapter supplement those policies and goals set forth in other authorizations of state agencies.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-1-10-7.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.2.
IN Code § 13-12-4-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 12. General Provisions|Chapter 4. Environmental Impact Statements|13-12-4-10. Federal Environmental Impact Statements

Sec. 10. Any state agency that is required by the federal National Environmental Policy Act (P.L. 91-190) (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) to file a federal environmental impact statement is not required to file a statement with the state government as provided under sections 5 and 6 of this chapter unless the action contemplated requires state legislation or state appropriations.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-1-10-8.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.2.
IN Code § 13-12-5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 12. General Provisions|Chapter 5. State Environmental Protection Hierarchy|13-12-5-1. Approaches to Environmental Protection

Sec. 1. The general assembly recognizes that there are two (2) approaches to environmental protection:(1) clean manufacturing; or(2) waste management, which is also known as pollution control.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-1-10.1-1.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.124-1997, SEC.13.
IN Code § 13-12-5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 12. General Provisions|Chapter 5. State Environmental Protection Hierarchy|13-12-5-2. Clean Manufacturing

Sec. 2. Clean manufacturing consists of economically feasible practices that reduce, avoid, or eliminate the unnecessary use of harmful industrial materials and the generation of industrial wastes, pollutants, emissions, and discharges at the point of production. Clean manufacturing practices are limited to the following:(1) Product reformulation.(2) Input substitution.(3) Equipment redesign.(4) Improved operations and procedures.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-1-10.1-2.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.124-1997, SEC.14.
IN Code § 13-12-5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 12. General Provisions|Chapter 5. State Environmental Protection Hierarchy|13-12-5-3. Waste Management or Pollution Control

Sec. 3. Waste management or pollution control consists of environmental protection practices employed after industrial wastes, pollutants, discharges, and emissions have been generated. Waste management or pollution control practices include the following:(1) Waste storage and waste transportation.(2) Waste treatment, including the following:(A) Detoxification.(B) Incineration.(C) Biological treatment.(3) Land disposal of wastes.(4) Recycling.(5) Burning waste as fuels.(6) Dispersal of waste into air or water.(7) Dewatering of waste.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-1-10.1-3.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.124-1997, SEC.15.
IN Code § 13-12-5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 12. General Provisions|Chapter 5. State Environmental Protection Hierarchy|13-12-5-4. Preferred Approach

Sec. 4. The general assembly recognizes the following:(1) That clean manufacturing is:(A) the most reliable and effective form of environmental protection; and(B) the preferred approach to environmental protection.(2) That wastes, pollutants, emissions, or discharges that have not been avoided or eliminated by means of clean manufacturing at the point of production should be managed or controlled in a manner that has the least adverse impact on human health and the environment.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-1-10.1-4.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.124-1997, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-12-6-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 12. General Provisions|Chapter 6. Criminal Liability of Corporate Officers|13-12-6-1. Criminal Liability of Corporate Officers for Environmental Offenses

Sec. 1. A responsible corporate officer who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly aids, induces, or causes another person to commit an offense under this title commits that offense, even if the other person:(1) has not been prosecuted for the offense;(2) has not been convicted of the offense; or(3) has been acquitted of the offense.As added by P.L.137-2007, SEC.7.
IN Code § 13-13-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 13. Department of Environmental Management|Chapter 1. Establishment of Department|13-13-1-1. Establishment

Sec. 1. The department of environmental management is established.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-2-11.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.3.
IN Code § 13-13-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 13. Department of Environmental Management|Chapter 2. Commissioner of Department|13-13-2-1. Appointment; Term; Compensation; Delegation of Authority

Sec. 1. (a) The governor shall appoint an individual with appropriate training and experience as commissioner of the department. The commissioner:(1) is the executive and chief administrative officer of the department; and(2) may delegate authority to appropriate department staff.(b) The commissioner:(1) serves at the governor's pleasure; and(2) is entitled to receive compensation in an amount set by the governor, subject to approval by the budget agency.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-2-12(a), (b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.3.
IN Code § 13-13-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 13. Department of Environmental Management|Chapter 2. Commissioner of Department|13-13-2-2. Appointments to Other Positions

Sec. 2. The commissioner shall appoint individuals to the other positions in the department.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-2-12(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.3.
IN Code § 13-13-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 13. Department of Environmental Management|Chapter 2. Commissioner of Department|13-13-2-3. Ad Hoc Group

Sec. 3. The commissioner may establish an ad hoc group to study and make recommendations regarding critical environmental issues. The ad hoc group may include the following:(1) University representatives.(2) Scientific research organizations.(3) Public policy and research advisory organizations.(4) Individuals from the private sector with experience in related disciplines.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-2-12(c), (d).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.3.
IN Code § 13-13-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 13. Department of Environmental Management|Chapter 3. Offices and Divisions of Department|13-13-3-1. Offices

Sec. 1. The department must include the following offices:(1) An office dealing with environmental emergencies.(2) An office for communications with the public.(3) A hearings office, including the department's hearing officers.(4) An office to conduct investigations.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-2-13(a).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.3.
IN Code § 13-13-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 13. Department of Environmental Management|Chapter 3. Offices and Divisions of Department|13-13-3-2. Divisions

Sec. 2. The department must include the following divisions:(1) An air pollution control division.(2) A water pollution control division.(3) A solid waste management division.(4) An administrative services division.(5) A division of pollution prevention.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-2-13(b).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.114-2008, SEC.5.
IN Code § 13-13-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 13. Department of Environmental Management|Chapter 3. Offices and Divisions of Department|13-13-3-3. Creation of Additional Offices and Divisions

Sec. 3. The commissioner may create other offices and divisions.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-2-13(c).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.3.