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 website for at least 45 days and then explained to the appropriate state environmental board(s). It becomes effective 30 days afterward, and shall be sent for publication in the Indiana Register.
- Indiana Code: Indiana State Environmental Laws
- Indiana Administrative Code
- U.S. Federal Code of Regulations
NPDs that are open for inspection and comment are listed as "pending." If you have questions, please contact the IDEM office identified with each "pending" NPD listed below.
Are you searching for a specific IDEM NPD? There are three links below to assist you with your search.
| Pending Nonrule Policy Documents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID # | Policy Description | Briefing Paper | Comment Period | Citation | Contact |
| MP-008-NPD-R [PDF] | Applicability of RCRA Corrective Action Laws to Current Owners of Hazardous Waste Sites | Applicability of RCRA Corrective Action Laws to Current Owners of Hazardous Waste Sites Briefing Paper RCRA [PDF] | 01/04/2021 - 02/18/2021 | 42 USC 6901 et seq. 42 USC 9601 et seq. 40 CFR 260.10 40 CFR 261.30(b) Appendix VIII to 40 CFR Part 261 Appendix IX to 40 CFR Part 264 54 Fed. Reg. 41000 329 IAC 3.1 IC 13-11-2 IC 13-14-1-11.5 IC 13-22-13 IC 13-25-4 |
Office of Land Quality (800) 451-6027 |
| Waste-0070-NPD [PDF] | Systematic Approach to Community Involvement | Community Involvement Plan [PDF] | 03/15/2021 - 04/29/2021 | 329 IAC 9-5-8 [PDF] 329 IAC 7.1-2-11 [PDF] IC 13-11-2-137 IC 13-11-2-151 IC 13-11-2-184 IC 13-14-1-11.5 IC 13-25-5-7 IC 13-25-5-11 IC 25-39-2-10 Waste-0049 [PDF] Waste-0065 [PDF] |
Office of Land Quality (800) 451-6027 |
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 #:
Keith Baugues, Assistant Commissioner
Office of Air Quality
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
100 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Office of Land Quality
Nonrule Policy Document #:
Peggy Dorsey, Assistant Commissioner
Office of Land Quality
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
100 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Office of Water Quality
Nonrule Policy Document #:
Martha Clark Mettler, Assistant Commissioner
Office of Water Quality
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
100 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204