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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
