Sec. 2.1. (a) If:
(1) a discharge results from an activity for which:
(A) an NPDES permit subject to IC 13-15-4-1(a)(2)(B), IC 13-15-4-1(a)(3)(B), or IC 13-15-4-1(a)(4); or
(B) a modification or renewal of a permit referred to in one (1) of the sections referred to in clause (A);
is sought; and
(2) the permit application or application to modify or renew the permit proposes a new or increased discharge that would result in a significant lowering of water quality as defined in IC 13-18-3-2(l)(1);
the deadline for the department to complete the antidegradation review under 40 CFR 131.12 and 40 CFR Part 132, Appendix E with respect to the discharge is the deadline for the commissioner to approve or deny the NPDES permit application under IC 13-15-4-1.
(b) The commissioner may extend for cause for not more than ninety (90) days the deadline under subsection (a) for the department to complete the antidegradation review.
As added by P.L.78-2009, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.112-2016, SEC.18; P.L.85-2017, SEC.67.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 18. Water Pollution Control
Chapter 3. Powers and Duties Concerning Water Pollution Control
13-18-3-2.3. Designated Use Change to Cso Wet Weather Category; Long Term Control Plans
13-18-3-2.6. Permit Schedules of Compliance
13-18-3-4. Orders; Review by Environmental Law Judge
13-18-3-7. Orders to Acquire, Construct, Repair, Alter, or Extend Plants
13-18-3-8. Sealing of Mines and Wells
13-18-3-9. Entry Upon Property; Purposes
13-18-3-10. Assistance From Other State Departments, Agencies, or Institutions
13-18-3-11. Liberal Construction
13-18-3-12. Adoption of Rules Waiving Requirement of Submission of Plans
13-18-3-13. Violation of Storm Water Runoff Rules
13-18-3-14. Outstanding State Resource Water Improvement Fund; Report