Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “isolated wetland” means a wetland that: (1) is located in Indiana; but (2) is not subject to regulation under Section 404(a) of the federal Clean Water Act. As added by P.L.160-2021, SEC.15.
Sec. 10. This chapter expires December 31, 2022. As added by P.L.160-2021, SEC.15.
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “task force” refers to the Indiana wetlands task force established by section 3 of this chapter. As added by P.L.160-2021, SEC.15.
Sec. 3. (a) There is established the Indiana wetlands task force. Subject to subsection (c), the task force consists of the following fourteen (14) members: (1) One (1) individual appointed by the governor as chairperson of the task force. (2) One (1) individual who is a representative of Ducks Unlimited. (3) One (1) individual who […]
Sec. 4. (a) The task force shall research and develop recommendations on the following: (1) Strategies to mitigate the costs incurred by builders to comply with the state regulation of wetland activity under IC 13-18-22 while maintaining the integrity of those environmental safeguards. (2) The flood reduction benefits of isolated wetlands, including the use of […]
Sec. 5. The department of natural resources shall provide staff support to the task force. As added by P.L.160-2021, SEC.15.
Sec. 6. The task force shall meet at the call of the chairperson. As added by P.L.160-2021, SEC.15.
Sec. 7. (a) A member of the task force who is not a state employee: (1) is not entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b); but (2) 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 […]
Sec. 8. (a) The members of the task force appointed under section 3(a)(2) through 3(a)(14) of this chapter are voting members. (b) The chairperson appointed under section 3(a)(1) of this chapter is authorized to vote only when voting by the members of the task force appointed under section 3(a)(2) through 3(a)(14) of this chapter results […]
Sec. 9. The task force shall: (1) issue a report setting forth the recommendations required or authorized by section 4 of this chapter; and (2) not later than November 1, 2022, submit the report to the following: (A) The executive director of the legislative services agency for distribution to the members of the general assembly. […]
