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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]