Title 13, TITLE 13. ENVIRONMENT

determination Sec. 1. (a) A permit is required for the construction, installation, or modification of: (1) sources; (2) facilities; (3) equipment; or (4) devices; of a public water system, including water distribution systems. (b) Plans and specifications for the construction, in…

Sec. 10. The department shall conduct a program of continuing surveillance and inspection of public water systems and technical assistance in connection with public water systems. [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-14-5(c).] As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.184-…

Sec. 11. The department shall encourage and advise units of local government in developing programs and facilities for public water systems. [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-14-5(d).] As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.184-2002, SEC.20.

Sec. 12. A person may not: (1) install or contract for the construction of any public water system facilities, including water purification or treatment works; or (2) make any material change in any public water system facilities; until a permit has been issued by the commissione…

new collection point; appointment of person to take charge Sec. 13. (a) The commissioner may investigate and determine whether any public water system is providing water that is impure and dangerous to public health. If the commissioner determines that the water supply of a publi…

orders to appoint superintendent Sec. 14. (a) If a sewage treatment works or plant is not producing a reasonably pure effluent because of inefficient supervision or operation and has consequently: (1) made any public water supply impure or dangerous to health; (2) polluted any wa…

Sec. 15. The commissioner may enforce this chapter under IC 13-30-3. [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-14-5(e).] As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.8.

resolution; status as political subdivision; existing obligations; treatment as nonprofit; independent audits Sec. 16. (a) A nonprofit water utility may adopt a resolution approved by its board of directors under this section that reconstitutes the nonprofit water utility as a wa…

Sec. 2. The commissioner may initiate action under IC 13-15-7 to revoke or modify a permit. [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-14-1(e).] As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.8. IC 13-18-16-3 Civil penalty Sec. 3. The commissioner may initiate action under IC 4-21.5-3 to assess a civi…

Sec. 4. This chapter does not preclude emergency repairs or proceedings. [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-14-1(g).] As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.8.

Sec. 5. Plans and specifications submitted to the commissioner under section 1 of this chapter shall be approved if it is determined that the plans and specifications meet all of the following conditions: (1) The plans and specifications are satisfactory with respect to the follo…

Sec. 6. (a) All public water systems shall be continuously operated and maintained so that water is: (1) safe in quality; (2) clean and adequate in quantity; and (3) chemically satisfactory for ordinary domestic consumption. (b) The person responsible for the operation of a publi…

water; information gathering Sec. 7.5. (a) For purposes of this section, "responsible person" means the person responsible for the operation of a public water system that uses surface water as a source of drinking water. (b) A responsible person shall do the following or ensure t…

Sec. 8. (a) The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 and IC 13-14-9 establishing requirements for public water systems, including the following: (1) The requirement to obtain a permit for the construction, installation, or modification of facilities, equipment, or devices for …

Sec. 9. Except as provided in IC 14-37, the department: (1) is the state agency with responsibility concerning the federal Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f through 300j) in effect January 1, 1988; and (2) may take any action necessary to secure the benefits of that act for…

Sec. 1. (a) In each retail establishment in which a retailer sells lead acid batteries, the retailer shall post in a conspicuous place a written notice that bears the following statements: "Improper disposal of batteries is against the law." "It is illegal to put used motor vehic…

Sec. 2. (a) A retailer, wholesaler, or manufacturer that sells one (1) or more new lead acid batteries to a purchaser shall: (1) accept from the purchaser, if offered, a number of used lead acid batteries equal to the number of new batteries sold to the purchaser; and (2) dispose…

Sec. 3. A retailer or wholesaler that accepts a used lead acid battery under section 2 of this chapter may not retain possession of the battery for more than ninety (90) days. A person who violates this section commits a Class C infraction. [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-1…

Sec. 4. (a) A retailer shall dispose of the used lead acid batteries in the retailer's possession by one (1) or more of the following means: (1) Delivery to a wholesaler or to an agent of a wholesaler. (2) Delivery to a manufacturer of lead acid batteries. (3) Delivery to a facil…

Sec. 5. (a) A wholesaler shall dispose of the used lead acid batteries in the wholesaler's possession by one (1) or more of the following means: (1) Delivery to a manufacturer of lead acid batteries. (2) Delivery to a facility that: (A) recycles lead acid batteries; or (B) collec…

violations Sec. 6. (a) A manufacturer shall dispose of the used lead acid batteries in the manufacturer's possession in Indiana by one (1) or more of the following means: (1) Delivery to a facility that: (A) recycles lead acid batteries; or (B) collects lead acid batteries for de…

Sec. 7. A person who knowingly causes or allows: (1) the placing of a lead acid battery into a container intended for collection and disposal at a facility that is not authorized under IC 13-22 or federal law for operation as a hazardous waste facility; or (2) the disposal of a l…

subdivision Sec. 8. The state or a political subdivision (as defined in IC 34-6-2-110) shall dispose of used lead acid batteries in the state's or political subdivision's possession by one (1) or more of the following means: (1) Delivery to a wholesaler or an agent of a wholesale…

Sec. 1. A citation in this chapter to a rule refers to the rule as in effect on January 1, 2007. As added by P.L.221-2007, SEC.16.

Sec. 2. If the department receives a report concerning: (1) the discovery of released regulated substances at an underground storage tank or aboveground storage tank site or in the surrounding area under 329 IAC 9-4-1(1); or (2) a spill or overfill under 329 IAC 9-4-4(a); the dep…

Sec. 3. Not more than seven (7) days after receiving a notice from the department under section 2 of this chapter, a county health officer shall do the following: (1) Publish notice of the release, spill, or overfill in a newspaper of general circulation in the county health offi…

Sec. 4. Notice provided by a county health officer under section 3 of this chapter must include: (1) the same information reported to the department under 329 IAC 9-4-1(1) or 329 IAC 9-4-4(a); and (2) any other information the county health officer considers necessary or appropri…