Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in IC 14-10-2-2.5, an environmental law judge is the ultimate authority under this article for reviews of agency actions of the department of environmental management, actions of a board described in IC 13-14-9-1, and challenges to rulemaking actions by a board described in IC 13-14-9-1 made pursuant to IC 4-22-2-44 or IC 4-22-2-45.
(b) An environmental law judge under this chapter has the same authority and responsibilities as an administrative law judge.
As added by P.L.41-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.99-2005, SEC.2; P.L.84-2008, SEC.1; P.L.32-2011, SEC.7.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 4. State Offices and Administration
Article 21.5. Administrative Orders and Procedures
Chapter 7. Environmental Adjudication
4-21.5-7-1. "Director" Defined
4-21.5-7-3. Office of Environmental Adjudication; Duties
4-21.5-7-5. Decisions Reviewed by Law Judge
4-21.5-7-5.5. Consolidated Proceedings
4-21.5-7-6. Qualifications of Law Judge and Director; Appointment of Special Judge