13-13-8-1. “Board”

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “board” refers to the environmental rules board established by section 3 of this chapter. As added by P.L.133-2012, SEC.72.

13-13-8-10. Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

Sec. 10. The governor shall annually select: (1) one (1) of the appointed members of the board to serve as chairperson; and (2) another of the appointed members to serve as vice chairperson. As added by P.L.133-2012, SEC.72.

13-13-8-11. Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

Sec. 11. Each member of the board shall fully disclose any potential conflicts of interest relating to permits or enforcement orders under the: (1) federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.), as amended by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990; (2) federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.); […]

13-13-8-12. Technical Secretary

Sec. 12. (a) The board shall select, from a list of three (3) qualified individuals recommended by the governor, an independent third party who is not an employee of the state to serve as technical secretary of the board. (b) Between meetings of the board, the department shall do the following: (1) Handle correspondence. (2) […]

13-13-8-13. Legal Counsel

Sec. 13. (a) The board may select, from a list of three (3) qualified individuals recommended by the governor, an independent third party who is not an employee of the state to serve as legal counsel. (b) The legal counsel shall do the following: (1) Advise the board on legal matters or proceedings arising from […]

13-13-8-14. Advisory Committees

Sec. 14. The board may establish advisory committees for the purpose of giving advice on any matters pertaining to the business of the board. A member appointed to an advisory committee shall serve at the pleasure of the board and is not entitled to a salary, per diem, or reimbursement of expenses. As added by […]

13-13-8-15. Rules

Sec. 15. The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 and IC 13-14-9 that are consistent with the purposes of this title. As added by P.L.133-2012, SEC.72.

13-13-8-2. Abolishes Boards

Sec. 2. (a) The following entities are abolished on January 1, 2013: (1) The air pollution control board (established by IC 13-17-2 before its repeal). (2) The water pollution control board (established by IC 13-18-1 before its repeal). (3) The solid waste management board (established by IC 13-19-2 before its repeal). (b) All powers, duties, […]

13-13-8-3. Board Established

Sec. 3. The environmental rules board is established as an independent board. As added by P.L.133-2012, SEC.72.

13-13-8-4. Membership

Sec. 4. (a) The board consists of the following sixteen (16) members: (1) The following ex officio members: (A) The commissioner, or the commissioner’s designee, who serves as a nonvoting member of the board. (B) The director of the department of natural resources. (C) The lieutenant governor. (D) The secretary of commerce or the secretary’s […]

13-13-8-5. Technical Representatives for Ex Officio Members

Sec. 5. Except as provided in section 4(a)(1)(A) of this chapter, an ex officio member of the board may designate in writing a technical representative to serve as a voting member of the board when the ex officio member is unable to attend a board meeting. As added by P.L.133-2012, SEC.72.

13-13-8-6. Political Party Limitations

Sec. 6. Not more than six (6) of the appointed members of the board may be members of the same political party. As added by P.L.133-2012, SEC.72.

13-13-8-7. Terms

Sec. 7. (a) An appointed member of the board serves a term of four (4) years. (b) The term of each member of the board continues until a successor is appointed and qualified. (c) If a vacancy occurs in the appointed membership of the board, the governor shall appoint a member not later than ninety […]

13-13-8-8. Compensation

Sec. 8. (a) Ex officio members of the board serve without additional compensation. (b) Each appointed member of the board is entitled to the following: (1) The minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). (2) Reimbursement for traveling expenses provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member’s duties, […]

13-13-8-9. Quorum

Sec. 9. Eight (8) members of the board, five (5) of whom must be appointed members of the board, constitute a quorum. A quorum must be present to transact business at a meeting of the board. Meetings of the board are subject to the public meeting requirements under IC 5-14-1.5. As added by P.L.133-2012, SEC.72.