2012 Indiana Code
TITLE 13. ENVIRONMENT
ARTICLE 15. PERMITS GENERALLY
CHAPTER 9. NUCLEAR FACILITY PERMITS

IC 13-15-9
Chapter 9. Nuclear Facility Permits

IC 13-15-9-1
Construction of facility without permit prohibited
Sec. 1. A person may not:
(1) construct or operate a nuclear powered generating facility or nuclear fuel reprocessing plant; or
(2) increase the capacity of such an existing facility;
without a permit from the department.
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5.

IC 13-15-9-2 Version a
Rules
Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2013. See also following version of this section, effective 1-1-2013.
Sec. 2. (a) Each board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 establishing:
(1) conditions for the issuance of a permit under this chapter; and
(2) requirements for the operation of nuclear facilities.
(b) Rules adopted by the air pollution control board may relate to air pollution from nuclear facilities. Rules adopted by the water pollution control board may relate to water pollution from nuclear facilities. Rules adopted by the solid waste management board may relate to other environmental problems associated with nuclear facilities.
(c) The boards may not adopt rules that establish contradictory conditions and requirements.
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5.

IC 13-15-9-2 Version b
Rules
Note: This version of section effective 1-1-2013. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 1-1-2013.
Sec. 2. (a) The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 and IC 13-14-9 establishing:
(1) conditions for the issuance of a permit under this chapter; and
(2) requirements for the operation of nuclear facilities.
(b) Rules adopted by the board may relate to:
(1) air pollution from nuclear facilities;
(2) water pollution from nuclear facilities; or
(3) other environmental problems associated with nuclear facilities.
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.104.

IC 13-15-9-3 Version a
Environmental feasibility report Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2013. See also following version of this section, effective 1-1-2013.
Sec. 3. A person proposing to construct:
(1) a nuclear powered generating facility; or
(2) a nuclear fuel reprocessing plant;
shall file with the technical secretary of each board an environmental feasibility report, on a form prescribed by the boards, concurrently with the filing of the preliminary safety analysis required to be filed with the United States Atomic Energy Commission.
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5.

IC 13-15-9-3 Version b
Environmental feasibility report
Note: This version of section effective 1-1-2013. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 1-1-2013.
Sec. 3. A person proposing to construct:
(1) a nuclear powered generating facility; or
(2) a nuclear fuel reprocessing plant;
shall file with the board an environmental feasibility report, on a form prescribed by the board, concurrently with the filing of the preliminary safety analysis required to be filed with the United States Atomic Energy Commission.
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.105.

IC 13-15-9-4 Version a
Public hearing
Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2013. See also following version of this section, effective 1-1-2013.
Sec. 4. (a) The commissioner, on behalf of each board, may conduct a public hearing at a time and place to be determined by the department on the environmental effects of the proposed operation.
(b) A person affected by the proposed construction may participate in the hearing to the extent and in the manner that the board prescribes.
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5.

IC 13-15-9-4 Version b
Public hearing
Note: This version of section effective 1-1-2013. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 1-1-2013.
Sec. 4. (a) The commissioner, on behalf of the board, may conduct a public hearing at a time and place to be determined by the department on the environmental effects of the proposed operation.
(b) A person affected by the proposed construction may participate in the hearing to the extent and in the manner that the board prescribes.
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.106.
IC 13-15-9-5 Version a
Rules and standards to protect against radiation
Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2013. See also following version of this section, effective 1-1-2013.
Sec. 5. (a) Each board shall adopt rules and standards under section 2 of this chapter to protect the citizens of Indiana from the hazards of radiation.
(b) Each permit required under this chapter according to rules adopted by the boards must specify the maximum allowable level of radioactive discharge.
(c) Each permit issued must include a requirement for:
(1) appropriate procedures of monitoring any discharge; and
(2) a report of each discharge to the department.
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5.

IC 13-15-9-5 Version b
Rules and standards to protect against radiation
Note: This version of section effective 1-1-2013. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 1-1-2013.
Sec. 5. (a) The board shall adopt rules and standards under section 2 of this chapter to protect the citizens of Indiana from the hazards of radiation.
(b) Each permit required under this chapter according to rules adopted by the board must specify the maximum allowable level of radioactive discharge.
(c) Each permit issued must include a requirement for:
(1) appropriate procedures of monitoring any discharge; and
(2) a report of each discharge to the department.
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.107.