Nonrule Policies
A nonrule policy document (NPD) is intended to clarify for the public IDEM’s interpretation of an environmental statute or rule. It is not intended by the Agency to have the effect of law, nor is not related solely to internal Agency organization. Per Indiana Code 13-14-1-11.5, a NPD shall be made available on the Agency Internet Web site for at least forty-five (45) days and then explained to the appropriate state environmental board(s). It becomes effective thirty (30) days afterward, and shall be sent for publication in the Indiana Register.
NPDs that are open for inspection and comment are listed as "pending." If you have questions or comments, please contact the IDEM staff identified with each "pending" or "effective" NPD listed below.
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Table of Contents
| Pending | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID # | Policy Description | Briefing Paper |
Comment Period | Citation | Contact |
| Waste-0059 [PDF] | Use of Waste Tires As an Alternative Fuel Source | Briefing Paper [PDF] | 10/02/09 - 10/16/09 | 329 IAC 3.1 329 IAC 11 329 IAC 15 |
Daniella Klesmith (317) 232-8840 |
| Multiple Program Areas | |||||
| ID # | Policy Description | Effective | Citation | Contact | |
| ENF-001 [PDF] | IDEM's policy for determining penalties for violations of the 1998 UST Upgrade Requirements which go into effect December 23, 1998 | 04/05/99 | IC 13-23-14 | Enforcement Branch (317) 233-5529 | |
| ENF-002 [PDF] | Civil Penalty Policy | 04/05/99 | IC 13-30-4 | Enforcement Branch (317) 233-5529 | |
| ENF-003 (R1) [PDF] | Supplemental Environmental Project Policy Application [DOC] |
06/20/08 | IC 13-11-2-166 42 U.S.C. § 13101 |
Enforcement Branch (317) 233-5529 | |
| MP-004-R2 [PDF] | Self-Disclosure & Environmental Audit Policy View the superseded nonrule policy |
02/05/10 | IC 13-11-1 IC 13-11-2-69 IC 13-28-4-7 IC 13-30-3 IC 13-30-4 IC 13-30-7 IC 36-1-2 |
Rick Bossingham (317) 233-6658 | |
| MP-005 [PDF] | Compliance and Enforcement Response Policy | 10/02/09 | IC 13-30-3-3 IC 13-30-7 IC 13-30-10 IC 13-14-5-3 |
Nancy King (317) 232-7694 | |
| MP-007 [PDF] | Implementation of Ground Water Quality Standards | 12/08/08 | 327 IAC-2-11-2(e) 327 IAC-2-11-2(f) 327 IAC-2-11-2(g) |
Pat Carroll (317) 308-3281 | |
| Office of Air Quality | |||||
| ID # | Policy Description | Effective | Citation | Contact | |
| Air-000 [PDF] | Implementing and Supplementing Title V Compliance Transition Program PER I.C. 13-10-4-1 | 04/01/96 | IC 13-10 | Doug Wagner (317) 233-2629 | |
| Air-003 [PDF] | Applicable Requirements and Compliance Certifications for Part 70 Operating Permit Program | 12/04/96 | None | Roger Letterman (317) 232-8342 | |
| Air-004 [PDF] | Asbestos Accreditation/Licensing Review Policy | 12/04/96 | IC 13-17-6 326 IAC 14-10 [PDF] 326 IAC 18-1 [PDF] 326 IAC 18-3 [PDF] |
Asbestos/Lead Section (317) 232-8223 | |
| Air-005 [PDF] | Guidance on Definition of "Source" for Collocated Activities | 02/27/96 | 326 IAC 2-7-1 (21) [PDF] | Doug Wagner (317) 233-2629 | |
| Air-006 [PDF] | Title V Permitting Issues: definition of "source" and inclusion of on-site contractors under Title V rules | 09/24/96 | 326 IAC 2-7-1 (21) [PDF] 326 IAC 2-7-2 [PDF] |
Doug Wagner (317) 233-2629 | |
| Air-007 (R2) [PDF] | Guidelines for Submittal and Review of Annual Compliance Certifications under the Federally Enforceable State Operating Permit (FESOP) and Part 70 Permit Programs | 10/31/08 | 326 IAC 2 | Judy Lombardo (317) 233-0430 | |
| Air-009 [PDF] | Automobile Refinishing Rule | 03/20/97 | 326 IAC 8-10 [PDF] | Shri Harsha (317) 232-8228 | |
| Air-010 [PDF] | Continuous Emissions Monitoring Report Format | 04/10/97 | 326 IAC 3-1.1-3 [PDF] | Compliance Data Section (317) 233-5668 | |
| Air-011 [PDF] | Provides schedule of source test fees for source tests submitted for IDEM's approval | 04/10/97 | 326 IAC 2-1-7.1 [PDF] 326 IAC 2-7-19 [PDF] 326 IAC 2-8016 [PDF] |
Compliance Data Section (317) 233-5668 | |
| Air-013 [PDF] | Part 70 Permit Application Requirements - Compliance Certifications and White Paper #1 | 07/09/97 | 326 IAC 2-7-4 [PDF] 316 IAC 2-8-3 [PDF] |
Roger Letterman (317) 232-8342 | |
| Air-014 (R1) [PDF] | Approval and Validation of Alternate Emission Factors | 05/05/05 | 326 IAC 2-6-4(c)(5)(E) [PDF] | Compliance Data Section (317) 233-2723 | |
| Air-016 [PDF] | Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations NESHAP: Implementation Document | 03/10/98 | 326 IAC 20-14-1 [PDF] 40 CFR |
Compliance Branch (317) 233-5674 | |
| Air-017 [PDF] | Submission of Annual Non-Methane Organic Compound Reports for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills | 04/24/98 | 326 IAC 8-8 [PDF] 326 IAC 8-8.1 [PDF] |
Compliance Data Section (317) 233-5668 | |
| Air-019 [PDF] | Current Operating Policy for IDEM-Administered Asbestos Examinations | 08/14/98 | None | Asbestos/Lead Section (317) 232-8223 | |
| Air-020 [PDF] | Guidance to predicting a high ozone level day for sources subject to 326 IAC 8-13 | 11/12/98 | 326 IAC 8-13 [PDF] | Mark Neyman (317) 232-8252 | |
| Air-023 [PDF] | Phase II Acid Rain Permit 24 Month Application Requirement (326 IAC 21-1-1) | 06/30/99 | 326 IAC 21-1-1 [PDF] | Doug Wagner (317) 233-2629 | |
| Air-025 [PDF] | Accepted Documented Methodologies for the Lead-Based Paint Program | 09/01/00 | None | Asbestos/Lead Section (317) 232-8223 | |
| Air-027 [PDF] | Open Burning of Motor Vehicles for Firefighter Training | 05/12/01 | 326 IAC 4-1-4.1 [PDF] | Compliance Branch (317) 233-5674 | |
| Air-028 [PDF] | Interim Guidance for the Reinforced Plastics Composites Fabricating Industry | 04/05/02 | 326 IAC 20-25 [PDF] | Madhurima Moulik (317) 233-0868 | |
| Air-029 [PDF] | Fugitive Dust from Coal Mines | 04/05/02 | 326 IAC 6-4 [PDF] | Compliance Branch (317) 233-5674 | |
| Air-031 [PDF] | Guidance for the Interpretation of the Term "Emission Data" | 01/02/04 | Pat Troth (317) 233-5681 | ||
| Air-032 [PDF] | Stage II Vapor Recovery for E85 Fuel Blends | 07/06/07 | DIN: 20070627-IR-318070355NRA June 27, 2007 |
Vaughn Ison (317) 233-0432 | |
| Air-033 [PDF] | Air Permit Applications: Notices of Deficiency and Placing Applications on Hold | 10/31/08 | 326 IAC 2-7 326 IAC 2-8 |
Doug Wagner (317) 233-2629 | |
| Air-034 [PDF] | Guidelines for Approval and Use of Representative Stack Test Data | 02/03/10 | 326 IAC 2 | David A. Cline (317) 232-8443 | |
| Office of Land Quality | |||||
| ID # | Policy Description | Effective | Citation | Contact | |
| Waste-0001 [PDF] | Guidance Interpreting Indiana Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Operational Regulations | 11/18/96 | 329 IAC 10 [PDF] | Solid Waste Permits Section (317) 232-7200 | |
| Waste-0002 [PDF] | Guidance Interpreting the $0.50/Ton Solid Waste Management Fee | 12/19/96 | IC 13-20-22 | Jerry Rud (317) 232-7200 | |
| Waste-0003 [PDF] | Guidance for Statistical Evaluation Plan Preparation and Review | 02/06/97 | 329 IAC 10-21-6 [PDF] 329 IAC 10-21-8 [PDF] |
John Guerrettaz (317) 232-8719 | |
| Waste-0005 [PDF] | Disposal of Empty Containers as Solid Waste | 05/09/97 Revised 02/14/05 |
40 CFR |
Compliance Branch (317) 234-6923 | |
| Waste-0006 [PDF] | Waste Status of Chromated Copper Arsenate Treated Wood | 05/09/97 | 40 CFR 329 IAC 10-2-179(b)(2) [PDF] 329 IAC 10 [PDF] |
Compliance Branch (317) 234-6923 | |
| Waste-0007 [PDF] | Important Notice Regarding Whole Waste Tire Disposal Ban | 05/30/97 | IC 13-20-14 [PDF] | Ag & Solid Waste Compliance Section (317) 308-3045 | |
| Waste-0008 [PDF] | Management of Hazardous Waste Residues Removed from Empty Containers | 06/27/97 | 40 CFR | Compliance Branch (317) 234-6923 | |
| Waste-0009 [PDF] | Documenting Generator Tank Inspections | 06/27/97 | 40 CFR | Compliance Branch (317) 234-6923 | |
| Waste-0010 [PDF] | Management of Contaminated Wipes | 06/27/97 | 40 CFR | Compliance Branch (317) 234-6923 | |
| Waste-0011 [PDF] | Staging Policy for Permitted Hazardous Waste Management Facilities | 06/27/97 | 40 CFR | Hazardous Waste Permit Section (317) 232-3242 | |
| Waste-0015 [PDF] | RCRA Closure and Corrective Action | 08/11/97 | IC 13-22-13 329 IAC 3.1-9 [PDF] 329 IAC 3.1-10 [PDF] |
Hazardous Waste Permit Section (317) 232-3242 | |
| Waste-0016 [PDF] | Container Stacking Policy | 10/14/97 | 329 IAC 3.1 [PDF] - 10.1 [PDF] 40 CFR |
Compliance Branch (317) 234-6923 | |
| Waste-0018 [PDF] | Hazardous Waste Personnel Training | 10/14/97 | 329 IAC 3.1-7 & 10 [PDF] 40 CFR |
Compliance Branch (317) 232-3242 | |
| Waste-0019 [PDF] | Important Notice Regarding the Yard Waste Disposal Ban | 10/22/97 | IC 13-20-9 IC 13-20-10-9 |
Ag & Solid Waste Compliance Section (317) 308-3115 | |
| Waste-0020 [PDF] | No Smoking Signs at Generators | 10/14/97 | 40 CFR | Compliance Branch (317) 234-6923 | |
| Waste-0022 [PDF] | Regulatory Analysis: "Closed" Containers | 10/14/97 | 329 IAC 3.1 [PDF] 40 CFR |
Compliance Branch (317) 234-6923 | |
| Waste-0023 [PDF] | Used Oil Filters | 10/14/97 | 40 CFR | Compliance Branch (317) 234-6923 | |
| Waste-0025 [PDF] | Guidance on Direct Transfer of Infectious Waste at Non-permitted Transfer Operations | 01/20/98 | IC 13-11-2-235 IC 16-41-16-4 410 IAC 1-3-24 [PDF] |
Solid Waste Permits Section (317) 232-7200 | |
| Waste-0026 [PDF] | Post-Closure Uses of Solid Waste Disposal Facilities | 02/25/98 | 329 IAC 10-23-3 [PDF] | Solid Waste Permits Section (317) 232-7200 | |
| Waste-0027 [PDF] | Storage of Type III Foundry Sands Prior To Legitimate Use | 04/09/98 | IC 13-19-3-7 329 IAC 10-2 [PDF] 329 IAC 10-90 [PDF] |
Compliance Branch (317) 234-6923 | |
| Waste-0028 [PDF] | Use of Foundry Sands in Accordance with House Enrolled Act 1541 | 04/22/98 | 329 IAC 10-9 [PDF] IC 13-19-3-7 |
Compliance Branch (317) 234-6923 | |
| Waste-0029 [PDF] | Disposal Facility Contingency Plan for Improperly Packaged Asbestos Containing Materials | 08/12/98 | 329 IAC 10-8.1-12(e)(4)(E) [PDF] | Scott Draschil (317) 308-3008 | |
| Waste-0030 [PDF] | Clarification of "Vault" and "Liner" Definitions | 09/23/98 | None | Compliance Branch (317) 234-6923 | |
| Waste-0031 [PDF] | Waste Classification of Railroad Ties and Utility Poles | 09/23/98 | 329 IAC 10 [PDF] | Compliance Branch (317) 234-6923 | |
| Waste-0032 [PDF] | Guidance to the Performance and Presentation of Analytical Chemistry Data | 1/4/1999 | IC 13-14-1-11.5 | Chemistry Support Section (317) 232-3215 | |
| Waste-0033 [PDF] | Collecting Static Water Level Measurements and Developing Groundwater Flow Maps | 03/25/99 | 40 CFR 329 IAC 10-2 [PDF] 329 IAC 10-2-179(b)(2) [PDF] 329 IAC 10 [PDF] |
John Guerrettaz (317) 232-8719 | |
| Waste-0034 [PDF] | Satellite Accumulation of Hazardous Waste by Generators | 04/23/99 | 329 IAC 3.1-7-1 [PDF] 40 CFR |
Compliance Branch (317) 234-6923 | |
| Waste-0035 [PDF] | Other Material Storage in Permitted Storage Areas | 09/21/99 | 40 CFR | Compliance Branch (317) 234-6923 | |
| Waste-0036 [PDF] | Containment System Guidance for Permitted Container Storage Areas | 09/21/99 | 329 IAC 3.1-10.1 [PDF] 40 CFR |
Engineering Section (317) 232-8967 | |
| Waste-0038 [PDF] | Property Containing Contaminated Aquifers/Underground Storage Tanks | 04/20/00 | IC 13-23 329 IAC 9 [PDF] |
Craig Schroer (317) 234-0974 | |
| Waste-0039 [PDF] | Excess Liability Trust Fund/Risk Integrated System of Closure | 02/10/00 | IC 13-23-8 IC 13-23-9 328 IAC 1-3-5 [PDF] |
Rich Ligman (317) 234-0341 | |
| Waste-0040 [PDF] | Use of Foundry Sand in Land Application and as a Soil Amendment | 04/20/00 | IC 13-11-2-114.2 IC 13-19-3-7 PL 30-1999, SEC.5 (noncode) |
Tracey Barnes (317) 308-3110 | |
| Waste-0043 [PDF] | Access to Third Party Property | 10/19/00 | IC 13-23 PL 129-2000 328 IAC 1-3-5 [PDF] |
Leaking UST Section (317) 232-8900 | |
| Waste-0044 [PDF] | F006 (Waste Water Treatment Sludges from Electroplating Operations) Recycled Wastes: Allowing LQGs (Large Quantity Generators) 180 (or 270) Days Accumulation | 03/15/01 | 329 IAC 3.1 [PDF] 7-1 [PDF] 40 CFR |
Compliance Branch (317) 234-6923 | |
| Waste-0045 [PDF] | Regulatory Status of Hazardous Waste Evaporators | 11/17/00 | 329 IAC 3.1 [PDF] | Compliance Branch (317) 234-6923 | |
| Waste-0046 [PDF] | Risk Integrated System of Closure (RISC), Technical Guide and Users Guide | 02/15/01 | IC 13-12-3-2 IC 13-25-5-8.5 |
Science Services Branch (317) 232-3515 | |
| Waste-0047 [PDF] | Property Containing Contaminated Aquifers | 01/30/97 | IC 13-24-1 IC 13-25-4 |
Harry Atkinson (317) 234-0347 | |
| Waste-0048 [PDF] | Voluntary Remediation Program Lead Policy | 01/26/96 | IC 13-25-5 | Richard Harris (317) 234-0966 | |
| Waste-0049 [PDF] | Voluntary Remediation Program Community Relations Plan | 04/20/01 | IC 13-25-5-7 IC 13-25-5-11 |
Richard Harris (317) 234-0966 | |
| Waste-0050 [PDF] | Equivalent Secondary Containment Devices for Hazardous Waste Tanks Containing Baghouse Dust | 06/21/02 | 40 CFR 329 IAC 3.1 [PDF] |
Compliance Branch (317) 234-6923 | |
| Waste-0051 [PDF] | Brownfields Program Comfort and Site Status Letters Policy | 04/18/03 | IC 13-23-13 IC 13-24-1 IC 13-25-4 |
Kevin Davis (317) 233-2415 | |
| Waste-0052 [PDF] | Contained-in Policy Guidance for RCRA | 10/17/02 | Compliance Branch (317) 234-6923 | ||
| Waste-0053 [PDF] | Drilling Procedures and Monitoring Well Construction Guidelines | 03/17/09 | IC 25-17.6 IC 25-39 312 IAC 12 312 IAC 13 |
Larry Studebaker (317) 234-0991 | |
| Waste-0054 | Monitored Natural Attenuation for Petroleum Contaminated Sites | 03/18/04 | IC 13-23 IC13-24-1 IC 13-25-5 329 IAC 9 |
Craig Schroer (317) 234-0974 | |
| Waste-0055 | Methyl-Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) Remediation | 03/17/05 | IC 13-23-13 IC 13-24-1 IC 13-25-4 IC 13-25-5 |
Craig Schroer (317) 234-0974 | |
| Waste-0056 | Methane Monitoring Program | 03/17/05 | 329 IAC 10-20-17 | Bill Robinson (317) 233-1055 | |
| Waste-0057 | Sampling and Analysis of Ground Water for Metals at Remediation Sites | 03/17/05 | Robert Moran (317) 232-4419 | ||
| Waste-0058 | Use of waste tire chips in on-site sewage systems | 11/17/05 | 329 IAC 10-3-1 | Compliance Branch (317) 234-6923 | |
| Office of Pollution Prevention and Technical Assistance | |||||
| ID # | Policy Description | Effective | Citation | Contact | |
| OPPTA 0001-05 |
Quality Assurance Guarantee | 02/19/06 | IC 13-28, 13-30-6 | Stacey Pfeffer (317) 233-5624 | |
| Office of Water Quality | |||||
| ID # | Policy Description | Effective | Citation | Contact | |
| Water-001 [PDF] | Constructed Wetland Wastewater Treatment Facilities Guidance | 05/31/97 | 327 IAC 2 327 IAC 3 327 IAC 5 327 IAC 8 410 IAC 6-10 IC 13-25-5-7 IC 13-25-5-11 |
Jay Hanko (317) 233-3555 | |
| Water-002 [PDF] | Antidegradation Requirements for Outstanding State Resource Waters Inside the Great Lakes Basin | 04/22/98 | 327 IAC 5-2 - 11.7(a)(2)(B) | Lonnie Brumfield (317) 233-2547 Dennis Clark (317) 308-3235 | |
| Water-003 [PDF] | Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Long-Term Control Plan Use Attainability Analysis Guidance | 01/13/02 | 327 IAC 2 327 IAC 5 |
Bruno Pigott (317) 232-8631 | |
| Water-005 | Sanitary Sewer Construction Permit Applications For Communities with Combined Sewer Overflow Outfalls |
05/09/03 | 327 IAC 3-1-1 thru 327 IAC 3-6-32 | Dale Schnaith (317) 232-8657 | |
| Water-006 | Wetlands Deed Restriction NPD | 10/14/05 | IC 13-18-22 327 IAC 17 |
Jamie Robb (317) 233-8802 | |
| Water-007 [PDF] | Compliance and Technical Assistance Program Quality Assurance Guarantee | 02/19/06 | IC 13-28, 13-30-6 | Stacey Pfeffer (317) 233-5624 | |
| Water-008 [PDF] | January 1, 2004, Effective Date for Isolated Wetland Determinations | 09/08/06 | IC 13-11-2-265 IC 13-18-22-10 327 IAC 17-1-3(1)(A) 327 IAC 17-1-3(1)(B) 327 IAC 17-1-3(7)(A) 327 IAC 17-1-3(7)(B) 327 IAC 17-1-3(7)(C) 327 IAC 17-1-3(7)(D) 327 IAC 17-1-3(7)(H)(i)(CC) 327 IAC 17-1-3(9)(A)(v) 327 IAC 17-1-3(12)(A) 327 IAC 17-1-3(12)(B) 327 IAC 17-4-3(6)(D) |
Jamie Robb (317) 233-8802 | |
| Water-009 [PDF] | Determining when Compensatory Mitigation is Complete | 09/08/06 | 327 IAC 17-1-5 IC 13-18-22-6(b) |
Jamie Robb (317) 233-8802 | |
| Water-010 [PDF] | Minimum Success Criteria for Wetland Compensatory Mitigation | 09/08/06 | 327 IAC 17-1-5 IC 13-18-22-6(b) |
Jamie Robb (317) 233-8802 | |
| Water-011 [PDF] | Reasons for Denial of the Issuance of State Regulated Wetland Permits or Sect. 401 Water Quality Certifications | 04/13/07 | 327 IAC 17-1-8 | Jamie Robb (317) 233-8802 | |
| Water-012 [PDF] | Effect of Amendments to Complete Applications on Statutory Review Deadlines | 04/13/07 | 327 IAC 17-4-6, IC 13-18-22-8(a), IC 13-18-23-1, 33 USC 1341(a)(1) |
Jamie Robb (317) 233-8802 | |
| Water-014 [PDF] | Application of Existing Use Concept in Conducting Use Attainability Analyses for Long Term Control Plan Communities for Primary Contact Recreational Uses | 04/11/08 | 40 CFR | MaryAnn Stevens (317) 232-8635 | |
| Water-015 [PDF] | CSO-Related Bypass in Long Term Control Plans (Maximizing Treatment at the Existing POTW Treatment Plant) Public Owned Treatment Works | 04/11/08 | Federal Bypass Rule at 40 CFR | MaryAnn Stevens (317) 232-8635 | |
| Water-016 [PDF] | CSO Treatment Facilities | 04/11/08 | U.S. EPA’s CSO Policy, Indiana’s CSO Policy | MaryAnn Stevens (317) 232-8635 | |
| Water-017 [PDF] | Capacity Analysis Evaluation of Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Communities | 03/13/09 | 327 IAC 4 | Barbara McDowell 233-6464 | |
Submitting Comments
Comments on a nonrule policy document, which is open for comment, may be submitted by the comment period deadline to:
Office of Air Quality
Nonrule Policy Document #:
Dan Murray, Assistant Commissioner
Office of Air Quality
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
100 N. Senate Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Office of Land Quality
Nonrule Policy Document #:
Bruce Palin, Assistant Commissioner
Office of Land Quality
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
100 N. Senate Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Office of Water Quality
Nonrule Policy Document #:
Bruno Pigot, Assistant Commissioner
Office of Water Quality
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
100 N. Senate Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
