Sec. 2. (a) An owner or operator:
(1) shall comply with the conditions of a permit as determined by the department;
(2) may not raise as a defense to an enforcement action by the department that compliance with the conditions of the permit constitutes an economic hardship;
(3) shall correct adverse environmental impact that results from noncompliance with a permit; and
(4) shall provide proper operation and maintenance for facilities, systems of treatment, and control and related appurtenances that are installed or used by the owner or operator to comply with the permit conditions.
(b) Proper operation and maintenance under subsection (a)(4) includes effective performance, adequate funding, adequate operator staffing and training, and adequate laboratory and process controls, including appropriate quality assurance procedures. Subsection (a)(4) requires the operation of backup or auxiliary facilities or similar systems only if necessary to comply with permit conditions.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-5-2.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
14-37-4-1. Permit Required for Oil and Gas Activities
14-37-4-2. Duties of Owner or Operator
14-37-4-3. Permit Not Property Right or Exclusive Privilege
14-37-4-5. Document Accompanying Permit Application
14-37-4-6. Bond and Permit Fee; Expedited Review
14-37-4-7. Operator's Signature on Permit
14-37-4-8. Permit Issuance Upon Compliance With Article and Rules
14-37-4-10. Permit Continuance for Non-Class Ii Wells
14-37-4-11. Expiration of Permit