Indiana § 13-13-5-2 - Federal cooperation

§ 13-13-5-2. Federal cooperation

Sec. 2. (a) The department may take any action necessary to secure for Indiana the benefits of the statutes described in section 1 of this chapter.

(b) To achieve the goals of cooperative federalism, the department shall actively engage with its federal counterparts through comments, petitions, letters, advisory committees, rulemaking activities, and other means, to ensure federal environmental laws and their implementation serve the state of Indiana under this title. The department shall prioritize opportunities to address federal actions that are unnecessary, create barriers to environmentally beneficial projects, or are inconsistent with the law or best available science.

[Pre-1996 Recodification Citations: 13-1-4-2 part; 13-7-2-15(b).]

As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.135-2026, SEC.55.

IC 13-13-6Chapter 6. Repealed[Pre-1996 Recodification Citations:

13-13-6-1formerly13-7-2-13.4(a), (b)13-13-6-2formerly13-7-2-13.4(c)13-13-6-3formerly13-7-2-13.4(d)13-13-6-4formerly13-7-2-13.4(e)13-13-6-5formerly13-7-2-13.4(f).]Repealed by P.L.159-2011, SEC.49.

IC 13-13-7Chapter 7. RepealedRepealed by P.L.53-2014, SEC.118.

IC 13-13-7.1Chapter 7.1. Compliance Advisory Panel

13-13-7.1-1Establishment; duties 13-13-7.1-2Membership 13-13-7.1-3Term of membership 13-13-7.1-4Vacancies 13-13-7.1-5Agency appointee; nonvoting member 13-13-7.1-6Chair 13-13-7.1-7Nonstate employees; reimbursement of expenses; per diem 13-13-7.1-8State employees; reimbursement of expenses 13-13-7.1-9Legislative members; per diem; reimbursement of expenses 13-13-7.1-10Number of votes necessary to take action 13-13-7.1-11Repealed 13-13-7.1-12Staff support 13-13-7.1-13Source of payment of expenses 13-13-7.1-14Repealed

IC 13-13-7.1-1Establishment; duties Sec. 1. The compliance advisory panel is established to carry out the duties required by 42 U.S.C. 7661f.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.119. Amended by P.L.135-2026, SEC.56.

IC 13-13-7.1-2Membership Sec. 2. The panel consists of the following members:

(1) A member, appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate, who is an owner of, or who represents owners of, a small business stationary source.

(2) A member, appointed by the minority leader of the senate, who is an owner of, or who represents owners of, a small business stationary source.

(3) A member, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, who is an owner of, or represents owners of, a small business stationary source.

(4) A member, appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives, who is an owner of, or who represents owners of, a small business stationary source.

(5) Two (2) members, appointed by the governor, who:

(A) are not owners of, or representatives of owners of, a small business stationary source; and

(B) will represent the general public.

Not more than one (1) member appointed under this subdivision may be a solid waste management district director.

(6) The commissioner of the department of environmental management or the commissioner's designee.

In appointing members under subdivision (5), the governor may consider geographic location, political affiliation, and other factors to ensure viewpoints are fairly balanced.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.119. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.97; P.L.135-2026, SEC.57.

IC 13-13-7.1-3Term of membership Sec. 3. (a) The term of a member appointed to the panel under section 2(1) through 2(5) of this chapter is four (4) years.

(b) Members of the panel may be reappointed to successive terms. However, a member may not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms. An appointing authority may replace a member at any time during the member's term.

(c) Notwithstanding section 2 of this chapter or this section, a member:

(1) who is a member of the general assembly; and

(2) whose term has not expired on or before July 1, 2026;

may finish the remainder of the term. The person appointed to fill that position serves for a four (4) year term as described in subsection (a).

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.119. Amended by P.L.85-2017, SEC.66; P.L.42-2024, SEC.98; P.L.135-2026, SEC.58.

IC 13-13-7.1-4Vacancies Sec. 4. If a vacancy occurs on the panel, the appointing authority for the vacating member shall appoint an individual to fill the unexpired term of the vacating member. A member appointed to fill a vacancy must meet the same qualifications specified under section 2 of this chapter for the vacating member.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.119.

IC 13-13-7.1-5Agency appointee; nonvoting member Sec. 5. The individual serving on the panel under section 2(6) of this chapter is a nonvoting member.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.119. Amended by P.L.135-2026, SEC.59.

IC 13-13-7.1-6Chair Sec. 6. The governor shall appoint the chair of the panel from the members appointed under section 2 of this chapter. The chair of the panel serves at the pleasure of the governor. The panel shall meet at the call of the chair of the panel.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.119. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.99; P.L.1-2025, SEC.177; P.L.135-2026, SEC.60.

IC 13-13-7.1-7Nonstate employees; reimbursement of expenses; per diem Sec. 7. Each member of the panel who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member also is entitled to reimbursement for mileage, traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4, and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.119. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.100.

IC 13-13-7.1-8State employees; reimbursement of expenses Sec. 8. Each member of the panel who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.119. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.101.

IC 13-13-7.1-9Legislative members; per diem; reimbursement of expenses Sec. 9. Each member of the panel who is a member of the general assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to legislative members of interim study committees established by the legislative council. Per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid under this section shall be paid from appropriations made to the legislative council or the legislative services agency.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.119.

IC 13-13-7.1-10Number of votes necessary to take action Sec. 10. The affirmative votes of a majority of the voting members appointed to the panel are required for the panel to take action on any measure, including final reports.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.119.

IC 13-13-7.1-11RepealedAs added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.119. Repealed by P.L.135-2026, SEC.61.

IC 13-13-7.1-12Staff support Sec. 12. The department may provide administrative and technical support to the panel, including duties related to the development and dissemination of reports and advisory opinions.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.119. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.102; P.L.135-2026, SEC.62.

IC 13-13-7.1-13Source of payment of expenses Sec. 13. Except as provided in section 9 of this chapter, the expenses of the panel shall be paid from appropriations to the department.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.119. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.103; P.L.135-2026, SEC.63.

IC 13-13-7.1-14RepealedAs added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.119. Repealed by P.L.135-2026, SEC.64.

IC 13-13-8Chapter 8. Environmental Rules Board

13-13-8-1"Board" 13-13-8-2Abolishes boards 13-13-8-3Board established 13-13-8-4Membership 13-13-8-5Repealed 13-13-8-6Repealed 13-13-8-7Terms 13-13-8-8Compensation 13-13-8-9Quorum 13-13-8-10Chairperson and vice chairperson 13-13-8-11Conflicts of interest 13-13-8-12Technical secretary 13-13-8-13Legal counsel 13-13-8-14Advisory committees 13-13-8-15Rules