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Free Environmental Training Available!
IDEM will be offering a free, intensive introductory environmental management course for environmental professionals. The Environmental Management 101 (E101) course will provide working professionals with a basic understanding of environmental regulations to effectively manage affairs in their workplace.
Indiana 2012 Annual Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan
This document details the current air quality monitoring network and proposed changes planned for 2012. The public has the opportunity to review and submit comments for a period of thirty (30) days, from May 24 through June 24.
Remediation Closure Guide
Effective May 6, 2011, IDEM is officially releasing the Remediation Closure Guide Nonrule Policy Document for a 45-day public comment period. Please disregard any versions or copies that may have been obtained prior to May 6, 2011.
Note: IDEM has extended the public comment period to July 20, 2011 for the Remediation Closure Guide Nonrule Policy Document.
Federal Stimulus Monies
Interested in how the federal stimulus monies might affect projects in your city, town or county? Visit INvest.IN.gov for the latest information.
Indiana Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Law
In 2009, the Indiana legislature enacted the Indiana Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Law (IC 13-20.5), which holds certain electronics manufacturers responsible for collecting and recycling a percentage of the products they sell in Indiana. The law also includes a prohibition for small businesses, schools, and households to knowingly mix electronic waste with municipal or other waste intended for disposal to a landfill or incinerator. This prohibition took effect January 1, 2011. While the law does not carry any penalties for violation of this requirement and does not prohibit solid waste haulers, transfer stations or landfills from accepting E-Waste, IDEM is asking that solid waste collection and disposal businesses help educate their customers on this prohibition.
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management provides detailed information regarding e-waste management, listings of participating manufactures, recyclers, and collection locations, along with many fact sheets regarding this law. We invite you to take the time to review what this law means for you as well as all citizens of Indiana as the state promotes the recycling of electronics to ensure these materials are safely managed and that valuable materials such as steel, glass and plastic are reclaimed for the manufacturing of new products.
You can find a list of Indiana E-waste Collectors and Locations online, or contact your local solid waste management district for information about where to recycle your e-waste.
IDEM Seeks Public Comment on Draft Wastewater Permits for the ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor facility and the U.S. Steel Midwest facility
Because the Arcelor Mittal Burns Harbor and U.S. Steel Midwest facilities discharge treated wastewater to the same water body close to one another, IDEM is presenting both permits for public review at the same time. IDEM is holding a 45 day public notice period for each permit and has scheduled a public hearing for each permit. The first public hearing will be at 6 p.m. on December 9, 2010, at NIRPC, for the draft wastewater permit for the Mittal Burns Harbor facility. The second public hearing will be at 6 p.m. on December 14, 2010, at NIRPC, for the draft wastewater permit for the U.S. Steel Midwest facility. Permit documents are available for public review for each facility.
CRTK Workshops: October 2010 - January 2011
The Department of Homeland Security has set up several workshops around the state to assist the regulated community and LEPCs with CRTK reporting requirements. The purpose of these meetings is to clarify CRTK regulation and to demonstrate how to report using the Regulatory Service Portal, IDEM’s online reporting system. Workshops will conclude with a question and answer session.
Indiana 2011 Annual Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan
This document details the current air quality monitoring network and proposed changes planned for 2011. The public has the opportunity to submit comments.
ToxWatch Data Analysis Report
IDEM has summarized the air toxics data collected in Indiana over the last 10 years into the ToxWatch Data Analysis Report. An executive summary of the report is available.
Air Quality Information Session
Air Quality Greenhouse Gases Information Session held August 18, 2010
U.S. EPA Investigation Areas (AI) at ArcelorMittal, Burns Harbor, Indiana
IDEM has compiled information from U.S. EPA and the facility concerning materials at the site.
Industrial Storm Water Permitting (Rule 6)
A new state form is now available to permittees for submittal of the Rule 6 Annual Report.
Nature's Fuel Agreed Order
IDEM and Nature's Fuel Atwood have reached an agreement to address past environmental violations and to cease pyrolysis operations by January 31, 2011.
Southwest Indianapolis Air Toxics Study
The Web site for the Southwest Indianapolis Air Toxics Study has been updated to include updated fact sheets, the results brochure and other outreach material.
US Steel 2010 Final NPDES Permit
The US Steel Final 2010 NPDES Permit is now available.
Outdoor Hydronic Heaters
A new website dedicated to keeping the public informed of our current rulemaking efforts regarding Outdoor Hydronic Heaters is now available.
Industrial Storm Water Permitting (Rule 6)
A new state form is now available to permittees for submittal of monitoring requirements.
Antidegradation
Antidegradation stakeholder and subgroup meeting documents and other related materials are now available online.
IDEM Storm Advisory
- State Storm Damage and Severe Weather Information
- Frequently Asked Questions Sheet for Flooded Communities
Drinking Water Utilities: IDEM is receiving information that several local utilities have issued boil water orders. Communities in affected areas should contact their local Emergency Management Agency to request water, as appropriate.
Wastewater Treatment Plants and Sewers: Outages and disruptions are expected due to flooding, and IDEM is receiving reports of problems in impacted areas. IDEM advises residents that flood water, in general, is considered to be contaminated, and residents should avoid contact, avoid ingestion, and wash hands thoroughly after coming in contact with flood water.
Spill Incidents: IDEM’s on-scene coordinators are responding to spill incidents including (1) release in Nashville, (1) release in Terre Haute, and numerous tank and service station spills in the Martinsville area. Numerous incidents have been reported.
Livestock Operations: IDEM, with the assistance of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, is in the process of assessing conditions at manure lagoons around the state. IDEM staff will work to ensure all reported spills are contained and stabilized. To report spills and releases, contact the IDEM Spill Line, toll free, at 1-888-233-7745.
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