Sec. 20. (a) Upon the declaration of a ground water emergency under section 9 of this chapter, the director shall, by temporary order, require the immediate temporary provision at the prior point of use of an adequate supply of potable water. A temporary order under section 9 or 10 of this chapter remains in effect for ninety (90) days unless:
(1) terminated by the director before the expiration of ninety (90) days; or
(2) extended under IC 4-21.5-4-5(b) during the pendency of a proceeding under section 18(2) and 18(3) of this chapter.
(b) The commission shall implement section 18(2) and 18(3) of this chapter by order. Before the commission enters an initial determination of the order, the department shall conduct an investigation and provide affected persons with an informal opportunity to contribute to the investigation. All final orders of the commission shall be issued under IC 4-21.5-3.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.5-11.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 25. Water Rights and Resources
Chapter 4. Emergency Regulation of Ground Water Rights
14-25-4-3. "Nonsignificant Ground Water Withdrawal Facility"
14-25-4-6. "Significant Ground Water Withdrawal Facility"
14-25-4-9. Ground Water Emergency; Based on Investigation
14-25-4-10. Ground Water Emergency; Based on Other Evidence
14-25-4-12. Restrictions on Withdrawal of Ground Water
14-25-4-14. Ground Water Emergency; When Effective; Notice
14-25-4-15. Effect on Civil Right of Action
14-25-4-16. Violations; Injunctions
14-25-4-18. Measure of Compensation
14-25-4-19. Refusal of Compensation
14-25-4-20. Ground Water Emergency; Temporary Provision of Potable Water
14-25-4-21. Nonsignificant Ground Water Withdrawal Facilities to Comply With Rules