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IDEM Report on Evaluation of Existing Regulations

Governor Mike Braun issued a series of executive orders to streamline Indiana's environmental regulation approach, including Executive Order 25-38. EO 25-38 directs agencies responsible for environmental regulations to "identify state environmental regulations and policies that are unduly burdensome, significantly raise the cost of living for Hoosiers, are not supported by current law and the best available science, or do not benefit Indiana's environment."

EO 25-38 established that relevant agencies should "report opportunities to revisit or rescind such state environmental regulations to the Governor's Office no later than July 1, 2025."

• IDEM Regulatory Review Report for Executive Order 25-38 [PDF]
• Public Comments concerning Executive Order 25-38 and related orders [PDF]

New Lunch & Learn Webinar for Indiana Manufacturers

IDEM has a new program to help Indiana manufacturers learn about and implement easy, low-cost and cost-saving pollution prevention (P2) efforts. The first webinar for the new Indiana P2 Toolkit, "Detecting and Fixing Air Compressor Leaks", will be held on Wednesday, July 23 from noon - 12:30 p.m. EDT and cover methods for finding and detecting compressor leaks in a live webinar and a short training video. Participants will also receive resources for implementation, including an info sheet and checklist. Register by Tuesday, July 22.

Visit the Indiana P2 Toolkit webpage to learn more about this new program.

Partners for Sustainability Annual Conference & Trade Show - September 17, 2025

Come join the premiere sustainability conference in Indiana featuring presentations and learning opportunities by leaders in the sustainability and pollution prevention fields. The 2025 Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence will also be presented at the conference.

Register to attend! Exhibit space and sponsorships are available.

Tornado and Storm Recovery

IDEM advises residents affected by the recent storms and tornadoes to exercise caution when managing debris. Debris can pose a risk to health and safety if not handled properly. IDEM has fact sheets to help Hoosiers safely dispose of tornado or storm debris and other household items, such as cleaning supplies, lawn chemicals and other hazardous substances.

• Emergency Debris Management [PDF]
• Emergency Burning for Disasters [PDF]
• Emergency Asbestos Debris Management [PDF]
• Household Hazardous Waste [PDF]
• Construction Demolition Waste [PDF]

You should always follow the directions from local authorities and your local solid waste management district (SWMD). A list of permitted solid waste facilities [PDF] is available.