Indiana Code Title 13. Environment § 13-28-3-2

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 2. (a) The assistance program established under this chapter shall do the following:

(1) Designate an individual to serve as a liaison and ombudsman to the regulated community to assist the regulated community with specific regulatory or permit matters pending with the department.

(2) Provide assistance to new and existing businesses and small municipalities in identifying:

(A) applicable environmental rules and regulations; and

(B) permit requirements;

that apply to new and existing businesses and small municipalities.

(3) Develop and distribute educational materials regarding:

(A) environmental requirements;

(B) compliance methods;

(D) pollution control technologies; and

(E) other compliance issues;

including standardized forms and procedures for completing permit applications.

(4) Provide public outreach and training sessions in cooperation with representatives of the business and municipal communities regarding existing and future state and federal environmental requirements.

(5) Develop and operate a clearinghouse to respond to inquiries from businesses and municipalities concerning applicable environmental rules, regulations, and requirements.

(6) Provide technical assistance concerning pollution control techniques to local and state governmental entities and businesses and distribute educational materials regarding pollution prevention developed by the pollution prevention division established by IC 13-27-2-1.

(7) Provide administrative and technical support for the compliance advisory panel established by IC 13-13-7.1-1.

(8) Conduct other activities as required to:

(A) improve regulatory compliance; and

(B) promote cooperation and assistance in meeting environmental requirements.

(b) The assistance program may establish limited onsite assistance to provide compliance information to a small business or small municipality, subject to the confidentiality provisions of section 4 of this chapter. The assistance program may use money from the environmental management special fund to implement this subsection. The assistance program may limit the number of inspections per year and restrict onsite assistance to specific programs.

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