Sec. 4. In adopting rules and establishing standards, a board shall take into account the following:
(1) All existing physical conditions and the character of the area affected.
(2) Past, present, and probable future uses of the area, including the character of the uses of surrounding areas.
(3) Zoning classifications.
(4) The nature of the existing air quality or existing water quality, as appropriate.
(5) Technical feasibility, including the quality conditions that could reasonably be achieved through coordinated control of all factors affecting the quality.
(6) Economic reasonableness of measuring or reducing any particular type of pollution.
(7) The right of all persons to an environment sufficiently uncontaminated as not to be injurious to:
(A) human, plant, animal, or aquatic life; or
(B) the reasonable enjoyment of life and property.
[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-7-2(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.4.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 14. Powers and Duties of Department of Environmental Management and Boards
Chapter 8. Rules and Standards
13-14-8-0.3. Application of Rule That Does Not Comply With Ic 13-20-7-1
13-14-8-1. Adoption or Modification of Rules and Standards
13-14-8-2. Proposal for Adoption or Modification of Rules and Standards
13-14-8-4. Considerations in Adoption
13-14-8-8. Variance From Rules; Application; Hearing; Five Year Limit; Revocation of Variance
13-14-8-10. Undue Hardship; Criteria
13-14-8-11.5. Site-Specific Limitation for Npdes Permit; Application Process and Criteria
13-14-8-11.6. Permits for Modification or Construction of Water Pollution Facility