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| Rule Name, LSA #, and Subject Matter | Submit Comments and Questions to * | Rule Notices, Actions and Comment Periods | Public Hearings, and Anticipated Adoption and Effective Dates ** |
Emergency Affirmative Defense Provisions Amends rules at 326 IAC 1-6-1, 326 IAC 2-7-1, 326 IAC 2-7-5, 326 IAC 2-7-16, and 326 IAC 2-8-12 to remove the emergency affirmative defense provisions allowing sources to assert an affirmative defense in enforcement cases brought for noncompliance with technology-based emission limitations in operating permits. This is consistent with U.S. EPA’s removal of these provision in 40 CFR 70.6(g) and 40 CFR 71.6 (G). |
Keelyn Walsh Rules Development Branch Office of Legal Counsel Indiana Department of Environmental Management 100 North Senate Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: (317) 232-8229 Fax: (317) 233-5970 E-mail: kwalsh@idem.in.gov | Notice of First Public Comment Period Regulatory Analysis |
Public Hearing: Preliminary Adoption 10/09/2024 DIN: 20240904-IR-326240318PHA Public Hearing: Final Adoption 12/11/2024 DIN: 20241030-IR-326240318PHA |
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Nitrogen Oxides Reasonably Available Control Technologies for Lake and Porter Counties #25-XXX | Seth Engdahl Indiana Department of Environmental Management Phone: (317) 234-9535 | ||
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