Indiana Code Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources § 14-39-2-4

Sec. 4. (a) If at least two (2) pore space owners own pore space located within a proposed carbon dioxide storage area of a storage facility, the owners may agree to integrate their interests to develop the pore space as a proposed storage facility for the underground storage of carbon dioxide.

(b) If all of the owners of the pore space under subsection (a) do not agree to integrate their interests, the department may issue an order requiring the owners to integrate their interests and to develop the pore space as a proposed storage facility for the underground storage of carbon dioxide to serve the public interest, prevent waste, protect correlative rights, and facilitate the efficient and effective use of natural resources subject to the findings under subsection (c).

(c) Before issuing an order under subsection (b), the department must make the following findings:

(d) A right to pore space granted by this section does not confer a right to enter upon, or otherwise use, the surface of the land which is integrated under this section unless provided in an order requiring the owners to integrate their interests and to develop the pore space as a proposed storage facility for the underground storage of carbon dioxide.

(e) An involuntary integration order issued by the department takes effect fifteen (15) days after the applicant is issued a UIC Class VI permit or an amended UIC Class VI permit, as applicable.