Environmental Boards
State statutes establish rulemaking boards, which provide authority for each board to adopt rules to regulate various air pollution, solid and hazardous waste, or water pollution matters.
When adopting rules, the environmental rulemaking boards and the department must follow procedures set out in Indiana law in IC 4-22-2 and IC 13-14-9. These rulemaking procedures are different from the procedures that apply to other Indiana agencies.
Table of Contents
- Air Pollution Control Board
- Water Pollution Control Board
- Underground Storage Tank Financial Assurance Board
- Solid Waste Management Board
Title 326 Air Pollution Control Board
Statutory Authority:
The Air Pollution Control Board (APCB) is established under IC 13-17-2. State statutes provide authority for the APCB to adopt rules regarding various air pollution matters. For example, IC 13-17-3-4 provides that the board shall adopt rules necessary to the implementation of the Federal Clean Air Act as amended in 1990. More generally, IC 13-17-3-4 provides that the board shall adopt rules consistent with the legislature's intent to, for example, safeguard the air resource through the prevention, abatement, and control of air pollution by all practical and economically feasible means.
Representation:
The board has twelve members, a technical secretary, and a legal counsel. The technical secretary and legal counsel are non-voting members of the board, and may not be state employees. There are four (4) ex officio representatives on the board, who represent other state agencies. The remaining eight (8) members are representatives of various constituencies, and are appointed by the governor. The procedure the board and the department must follow in adopting rules is also set out in statute, in IC 13-14-9.
Contact Information:
James Miner, M.D., Chairman
Representing: Medical
6270 N. Chester Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Phone: (317) 844-7059
Fax: (317) 573-4352
E-mail: Ent88 at aol.com
Thomas R. Anderson
Representing: Environmental
405 Hendricks St.
Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone (Cell): (219) 877-8786
Phone (Home): (219) 874-6171
E-mail: tom at conservationconnections.net
E-mail: anderson_earth at live.com
David Benshoof
Representing: Small Business
7270 E. 86th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46256
Phone: (317) 594-6530, Ext. 111
Fax: (317) 594-6534
E-mail: dbenshoof at vigilcorp.com
Jeffrey L. Quyle
Representing: Local Government
6441 E. Coal Bluff Court
Camby, IN 46113
Phone: (765) 342-1007
E-mail: jquyle at sbcglobal.net
Chris Horn
Representing: Labor
215 Church St.
Lynnville, IN 47619
Phone: (812) 480-1663
Fax: (812) 853-2973
E-mail: chris4837 at aol.com
Greg Kissel
Representing: Manufacturing
5401 U.S. Highway 41 North
Evansville, IN 47727
Randy Staley
Representing: Agriculture
8034 S. State Road 157
Clay City, Indiana 47841
Phone: (812) 939-2752
Fax: (812) 939-2752
Dr. Phil Stevens
Representing: General Public
2911 Trenton Overlook
Bloomington, IN 47404
Phone: (812) 855-4953
Fax: (812) 855-7802
E-mail: pstevens at indiana.edu
Ex Officio Members:
Tristan Vance
Lieutenant Governor Proxy
1 N. Capitol, Suite 600
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 234-3158
Fax: (317) 233-6887
E-mail: tvance1 at oed.IN.gov
Ronald Clark
Indiana State Department of Health Proxy
Epidemiology Resource Center
2525 North Shadeland Ave., Suite 3
Indianapolis, IN 46219
Phone: (317) 351-7190 Ext. 256
Fax: (317) 351-2679
E-mail: Rdclark at isdh.IN.gov
John Bacone
Division Director, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Nature Preserves,
Department of Natural Resources Proxy
402 W. Washington St., Rm. W-267
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 232-4054
Fax: (317) 233-0133
E-mail: jbacone at dnr.IN.gov
Pamela Fisher
Regulatory Ombudsman, Indiana Economic Development Corporation,
Indiana Economic Development Corporation Proxy
One N. Capital, Ste. 700
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 232-8893
Fax: (317) 234-1735
E-mail: pfisher at iedc.IN.gov
The Office of Air Quality (OAQ) Programs Branch can provide information about various items including meeting schedules and agendas, current board members, board packets, and rulemaking schedules. The OAQ Programs Branch is available via phone, (317) 232-8603, or via email, info at idem.in.gov.
Title 327 Water Pollution Control Board
Statutory Authority:
The Water Pollution Control Board (WPCB) was established as an independent board under IC 13-18-1. State statutes provide authority for the WPCB to adopt rules regarding various water pollution matters. IC 13-18-3-2 provides the board the authority to adopt rules necessary for the implementation of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act. IC13-18-3-1 provides the board the authority to adopt rules for the control and prevention of pollution in waters of Indiana and prevent any aquatic life or any beneficial animal or vegetable life from being destroyed or injured.
Representation:
The board has twelve (12) members, a technical secretary, and a legal counsel. The technical secretary and legal counsel are non-voting members of the board, and may not be state employees. There are four (4) ex officio representatives on the board, who represent other state agencies and interests in water regulations. The remaining eight (8) members are representatives of various constituencies, and are appointed by the governor. The procedure the board and the department must follow in adopting rules is also set out in statute, in IC 13-14-9.
Contact Information:
Gary Powdrill, Chair Person
Representing: General Public
6 Forest Ct.
Greenfield, IN 46140
Phone: (317) 326-2484
Fax: (317) 326-2596
E-mail: gpowd45 at aol.com
Ted Alexander
Representing: Medical
3627 Morningside Dr.
Greenwood, IN 46143
Phone: (317) 898-7276
E-mail: tealexan at indiana.edu
Erin Crofton
Representing: Environmental
510 E. Oak Hill Rd.
Porter, IN 46304
Phone: (219) 617-5372
Email: zoe81 at me.com
David Wagner
Representing: Small Business
3504 Inverness Blvd.
Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: (317) 876-6233
Fax: (317) 876-7027
E-mail: dmcwag at aol.com
Mark Legan
Representing: Agriculture
1498 S. County Rd. 775E
Coatesville IN 46121-9659
Phone: (765) 246-6634
Fax: (765) 246-6007
E-mail: mlegan at tds.net
Ken Hedge, Boone County Surveyor
Representing: Local Government
116 W. Washington St., Lebanon, IN 46052
Phone: (765) 483-4444
Fax: (765) 482-4430
E-mail: khedge at co.boone.in.us
Robert Warnock, Jr.
Representing: Labor
c/o North Central IND AFL-CIO Council
2015 W. Western Ave.,
Marycrest Bldg., Rm. 209
South Bend, IN 46629
Phone: (574) 289-6414
Fax: (574) 233-5543
E-mail: bwjr364 at embarqmail.com
Dennis Wene
Representing: Industrial
Alcoa-Warrick Operations
Hwy 66
Newburgh, IN 47629
Phone: (812) 853-4625
Fax: (812) 8534851
E-mail: Dennis.Wene at aloca.com
Ex Officio Members
Tristan Vance
Lieutenant Governor Proxy
1 N. Capitol Ave., Suite 600
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 234-3158
Fax: (317) 233-6887
E-mail: tvance1 at oed.in.gov
Mike Mettler, REHS, Director
Indiana State Department of Health Proxy
Environmental Public Health Division
2 North Meridian St., 5-E
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 233-7183
Fax: (317) 233-7334
E-mail: mmettler at isdh.IN.gov
Pamela Fisher
Regulatory Ombudsman, Indiana Economic Development Corporation,
Indiana Economic Development Corporation Proxy
One N. Capital, Ste. 700
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 232-8893
Fax: (317) 234-1735
E-mail: pfisher at iedc.in.gov
Mike Neyer, Director
Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Proxy,
Water Division
402 W. Washington St., Rm W264
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 232-4158
Fax: (317) 233-4579
E-mail: mneyer at dnr.IN.gov
Or contact Deborah Albright, attorney, Board Counsel, at:
1915 Broad Ripple Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Phone: (317) 251-1929
Fax: (317) 251-1941
The Office of Water Quality (OWQ) Rules Section can provide information about various items including meeting schedules and agendas, current board members, board packets, and rulemaking schedules. The OWQ Rules Section is available via phone, (317) 232-8603, or via email, info at idem.in.gov.
Title 328 Underground Storage Tank Financial Assurance Board
Statutory Authority:
The Underground Storage Tank Financial Assurance Board (FAB) was established under IC 13-23-11 by Indiana statute to adopt rules to regulate payment of claims from the Excess Liability Trust Fund, under IC 13-23-8. Visit the Indiana General Assembly Title 328 Underground Storage Tank Financial Assurance Board page for more information.
Representation:
There are sixteen board members. The procedure the board and the department must follow in adopting rules is also set out in statute, in IC 13-14-9.
The Excess Liability Trust Fund Rule was officially adopted by the Financial Assurance Board on November 16, 2001. Any costs incurred on or after that date will be paid at the new rates listed under 328 IAC 1-3-5.
Commissioner Thomas Easterly or
Assistant Commissioner Bruce Palin (Proxy)
IDEM - Land Quality
100 N. Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 232-8611
(317) 233-6591
E-mail: thomeasterly at idem.IN.gov
bpalin at idem.IN.gov
Jim Greeson
Board Member
State Fire Marshals Office
Fire & Building Services
IGCS Room E-241
100 N. Senate Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46406
Phone: (317) 232-2226
(317) 233-0195
(317) 439-8059 (Cell)
E-mail: jgreeson at idem.IN.gov
Kim Logan (Proxy)
Board Member
Treasurer
Office of the Indiana State Treasurer
242 State House
Phone: (317) 232-6388
E-mail: klogan at tos.IN.gov
Christopher Perry
Board Member
Department of Revenue
5150 Decatur Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46241
Phone: (317) 615-2510
E-mail: cperry at dor.IN.gov
Mark Ehrman, Chair
Board Member, Representing Petroleum Industry
Marathon Oil Company
5000 W. 86th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone: (317) 372-3200 ext. 2070
(317) 694-0532 (Cell)
E-mail: mwehrman at marathonpetroleum.com
Kim Forster, L.P.G. #630
Board Member, Environmental Interests
Active Environmental Services, Inc.
3906 West 86th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone: (317) 871-8560
(317) 440-1646 (Cell)
E-mail: k.forster at comcast.net
Mick Stewart
Board Member, Representing Insurance/Public
5628 Quail Canyon Drive
Ft. Wayne, IN 46815
Phone: (260) 482-6900
(260) 341-1640 (Cell)
E-mail: mick at stewartbrimner.com
Greg Cobb, Vice Chair
Board Member, Petroleum Marketers/Retail
P.O. Box 1789
Warsaw, IN 46581
Phone: (574) 269-1506
(574) 453-1364 (Cell)
E-mail: gjcobb at aol.com
Joe Pierce
President & CEO
Board Member, Representing Member Financial Lending
Farmers State Bank
220 S. Detroit Street
LaGrange, IN 46761
Phone: (260) 463-7111
(260) 350-8573 (Cell)
E-mail: jpierce at gofsb.com
VACANT
Board Member, Representing Local Government
Tom Navarre
Board Member, Representing Convenience Store Operators
Family Express
2602 Inverness Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: (219) 462-0144
tnavarre@familyexpress.com
VACANT
Board Member, Representing
Independent Petroleum Retail
VACANT
Board Member, Representing
Petroleum Refiner Suppliers
VACANT
Board Member, Representing
Service Station Owners
VACANT
Board Member, Representing
Public
VACANT
Board Member, Representing
Public
IDEM Staff
Nancy King
Board Counsel (IDEM)
Office of Legal Counsel
Phone: (317) 232-7694
E-mail: nking at idem.in.gov
Diane L. Poe
Administrative Assistant
FAB Coordinator
Phone: (317) 234-5065
E-mail: dpoe at idem.in.gov
Rich Ligman
Chief
Finance and Operations
Phone: (317) 234-0341
E-mail: rligman at idem.in.gov
William Davis
Chief
Excess Liability Trust Fund Section
Phone: (317) 232-8921
E-mail: wdavis at idem.in.gov
Faye Barrett
Finance & Operations
Assistant FAB Coordinator
Phone: (317) 233-5752
E-mail: fbarrett at idem.in.gov
Title 329 Solid Waste Management Board
Statutory Authority:
The Solid Waste Management Board (SWMB) was established by Indiana statute to:
- Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to regulate solid and hazardous waste and atomic radiation in Indiana, including rules necessary to the implementation of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.), as amended;
- Develop operating policy concerning the activities of the department; and
- Carry out other duties imposed by law. (See IC 13-19-3-1.)
Representation:
The board consists of 14 members. Ten members are appointed by the governor to represent specific constituencies. Four (4) ex officio members represent other state agencies involved in environmental issues. The board retains an independent board counsel, Ms. Deborah Albright, and an independent technical secretary, currently vacant. Neither the board counsel nor the technical secretary may vote on board actions.
Contact Information:
Thomas Barnett
Representing: Manufacturing
Arcelormittal Steel USA Inc.
3210 Watling Street MC8-30
East Chicago, IN 46312
Phone: (219) 399-2380
E-mail: thomas.barnett at arcelormittal.com
Ted Niemiec, MD, CIME
Representing: Licensed Health Professional
1726 Laurel Lane
Munster, IN 46321
Phone: (219) 712-4291
E-mail: Tniemiecag-medical at yahoo.com
Mike Carnahan
Representing: Agriculture
16091 E. Farmstead Rd.
Edwardsport, IN 47528
Phone: (812) 881-7829
E-mail: cfi63 at minerbroadband.com
Marlin Chambers
Representing: Labor
Int. Union Engr. Local 841
P.O. Box 2157
6801 S. U.S. Highway 41
Terre Haute IN 47802
Phone: (812) 299-1177
E-mail: marlinchambers at yahoo.com
Jim Murray
Representing: Solid Waste Mgmt Districts
720 South Mapleton Street
Columbus, IN 47201
Phone: (812) 376-2614 -- press 5, 1
E-mail: jmurray at bartholomewco.com
Rick Dyar
Representing: General Public
Indianapolis Legal Aid Society
615 N. Alabama #122
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 635-9538 Ext. 115
E-mail: rickd at indylas.org
William Graham, Mayor
Representing: Local Government
Office of the Mayor
2 East McClain Street
Scottsburg, IN 47170
Phone: 812) 752-3169
E-mail: mygr at c3bb.com
Chuck Himes
Representing: Solid Waste Industry
Himco Waste-Away
P.O. Box 1278
705 N. Wildwood Avenue
Elkhart IN 46514
Phone: (574) 293-8534 Ext. 513
E-mail: chh at wasteawaygroup.com
William Etzler
Representing: Small Business
6331 E 400 S
LaOtto, In 46763
Phone: (260) 740-6490
E-mail: wletzler at aquaamerica.com
Jason Ward
Representing: Environmental
Sanders Pianonowski, LLP
300 Riverwalk Dr.
Elkhart, IN 46516
Phone: (574) 294-1499
E-mail: jward at riverwalklaw.com
Ex Officio Members:
Mike Mettler, REHS, Director
Indiana State Department of Health Proxy
Environmental Public Health Division
2 North Meridian St., 5-E
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 233-7183
Fax: (317) 233-7334
E-mail: mmettler at isdh.IN.gov
Tristan Vance
Lieutenant Governor Proxy
100 N. Capitol Ave., Suite 600
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 234-3158
Fax: (317) 233-6887
E-mail: tvance1 at oed.in.gov
Dale Gick, Interim
Department of Natural Resources Proxy
402 W. Washington St., Rm. W-299
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 232-4148
Fax: (317) 233-0133
Email: dgick at dnr.in.gov
Pamela Fisher
Regulatory Ombudsman, Indiana Economic Development Corporation,
Indiana Economic Development Corporation Proxy
One N. Capital, Ste. 700
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 232-8893
Fax: (317) 234-1735
E-mail: pfisher at iedc.in.gov
Officers:
Deborah Albright, Attorney
Board Counsel
1915 Broad Ripple Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Phone: (317) 251-1929
Email: albright at mrjalaw.com
The Office of Land Quality (OLQ) Rules, Planning and Outreach Section can provide information about various items including meeting schedules and agendas, current board members, board packets, and rulemaking schedules. The OLQ Rules, Planning and Outreach Section is available via phone, (317) 232-8603, or via email, info at idem.in.gov.
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