Indiana Code Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources § 14-37-4-13

Sec. 13. (a) The director may issue an emergency permit for a well for oil and gas purposes if an imminent and substantial danger to the health of persons will result unless an emergency permit is granted.  An emergency permit under this subsection is effective no longer than necessary to remove the danger.

(b) If a substantial and irretrievable loss of oil or natural gas resources will occur unless an emergency permit is granted, the director may issue an emergency permit for a well for oil and gas purposes if the following conditions exist:

(c) An emergency permit under subsection (b) is effective not longer than ninety (90) days from issuance.  However, if a permit application is submitted before expiration of the ninety (90) day period, the director may, subject to IC 4-21.5, extend the emergency permit until final agency action on the application.

(d) The director may issue an emergency permit for a well for oil and gas purposes if:

An emergency permit under this subsection may be issued only after a completed permit application has been submitted and is effective only until a final determination is made by the department on that application.