Sec. 5. (a) Any person may present written proposals for the adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule by the board. A proposal presented under this section must be:
(1) supported by a statement of reasons; and
(2) accompanied by a petition signed by at least two hundred (200) persons.
(b) If the board finds that the proposal:
(1) is not plainly devoid of merit; and
(2) does not deal with a subject on which a hearing was held within the previous six (6) months of the submission of the proposal;
the board shall give notice and hold a hearing on the proposal.
[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-7-3.]
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.87.
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