Rules, Statutes & Policies
Welcome to the IDEM agency-wide rules information Web site, which is designed to provide information regarding agency rule actions. The navigation buttons on the left allow you to easily find information. To return to the main IDEM page, click the IDEM button on the left.
IDEM's Compliance & Technical Assistance Program offers monthly summaries of rules published by IDEM in the Indiana Register. Provided as a reference guide, these summaries highlight topics that directly affect IDEM activities. You'll find the main points of each topic and links to the exact language in the Indiana Register. Please note that topic summaries are not exhaustive.
Quick Links
What's New?
Beginning January 1, 2006
If you are an executive branch lobbyist you are required to register with the Department of Administration Registration is free; registration is easy; and registration can be done online. Please visit the Department of Administration Web site for registration and further information.
- Permit Wizard: Access forms for IDEM and Department of Natural Resources environmental permits
- Publications Catalog: IDEM's one-stop shop for informational brochures, posters, artwork, and more
Rules under Development
Visit the Rules In Progress page to determine the status of all IDEM rulemaking efforts. You'll find rulemaking documents and the last and next action of all IDEM rulemakings currently under way. Rules in progress are organized by topic.
Before the Board
Check out the latest information about rulemakings going before IDEM boards. Use the following links to find current and previous board packets:
- Air Pollution Control Board Packets
- Solid Waste Management Board Packets
- Underground Storage Tank Financial Assurance Board Packets
- Water Pollution Control Board Packets
Rule Boards
State statutes create the rules boards which are in turn responsible for approval of agency rules. Read up on these statutes.
- Air Pollution Control Board
- Solid Waste Management Board
- Underground Storage Tank Financial Assurance Board
- Water Pollution Control Board
Get Involved & Learn How Rules Are Made
Get involved in Indiana's rulemaking process and find out how to make your voice heard. Also check out the Rules Tutor to learn how a rule is created.
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Interested in knowing when board meeting agendas and packets are available online? Sign up to receive updates for any or all of the boards.
Rules Archive
Check out the Rules Archive for materials, board packets, or other information regarding rules passed outside the current calendar year.
Legislative Information
- What should I do with my old computers and electronics?
- Where can I recycle?
- What are “Pay-as-You-Throw” programs?
- How can I get funding for recycling programs?
- What is “household hazardous waste”?
- Why is mercury dangerous?
- What is composting and how do I do it?
- What are the benefits of recycling?
- Where can I find information about available IDEM grants, loans, or funds?
- Where can I find information about flooding?
