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The Indiana Department of Environmental Management monitors and enforces environmental regulations for the State of Indiana. They offer confidential compliance and technical assistance. IDEM also works with industry on issues ranging from compliance and permits to pollution prevention.
The federal Environmental Protection Agency monitors the air quality and has designated the Southern Indiana area as moderate non-attainment for ozone. There are very limited restrictions. Testing is ongoing and attainment is anticipated in the future.
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation Office of the Ombudsman serves as a liaison between companies, communities, local economic development organizations, and regulatory agencies. They provide permit application assistance and tracking. The office helps establish early communications with the technical staff of the regulatory agencies to ensure that permits are efficiently processed. This service is an effort to minimize the amount of time spent on regulatory compliance. Contact the Office of the Ombudsman at (317) 232-8926 with questions regarding obtaining the proper permits or maintaining compliance with the laws and regulations of the State of Indiana.
An online permit guide has been established at Indiana Department of Environmental Management. This guide provides the most accurate and current information available for permitting assistance. Acquire general information, obtain contact names and phone numbers connected to specific topics, and download permit applications from this site.
Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s Compliance and Technical Assistance Program (CTAP) provides confidential assistance to Indiana businesses. To learn more about this program, visit its web site at Pollution Prevention & Technical Assistance. Outreach efforts include conducting educational workshops, performing confidential site visits, providing confidential phone assistance, and developing recognition programs, compliance assistance manuals, and fact sheets.
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