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.
13-13-8-2. 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.
13-13-7.1-4. Vacancies
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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: […]