2012 Indiana Code
TITLE 8. UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION
ARTICLE 15.7. PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
CHAPTER 6. DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS STANDARDS FOR PROJECTS

IC 8-15.7-6
Chapter 6. Development and Operations Standards for Projects

IC 8-15.7-6-1
Standards for plans and specifications
Sec. 1. The plans and specifications, if any, for each project developed under this article must comply with:
(1) the department's standards for other projects of a similar nature, except as otherwise provided in the public-private agreement; and
(2) any other applicable state or federal standards.
As added by P.L.47-2006, SEC.40.

IC 8-15.7-6-2
Compliance with certain laws
Sec. 2. (a) Unless otherwise provided by federal law or this section, the operator or any contractor or subcontractor of the operator engaged in the construction of a project is not required to comply with IC 4-13.6 or IC 5-16 concerning state public works, IC 5-17 concerning purchases of materials and supplies, or other statutes concerning procedures for procurement of public works or personal property as a condition of being awarded and performing work on the project.
(b) IC 5-16-7 concerning the common construction wage applies to the following:
(1) The operator or any contractor or subcontractor of the operator engaged in a project for the construction of the Illiana Expressway, a limited access facility connecting Interstate Highway 65 in northwestern Indiana with an interstate highway in Illinois.
(2) The operator or any contractor or subcontractor of the operator engaged in the construction of a project that is the subject of a public-private agreement entered into after April 30, 2011.
As added by P.L.47-2006, SEC.40. Amended by P.L.85-2010, SEC.19; P.L.163-2011, SEC.15.

IC 8-15.7-6-3
Projects subject to certain state highway standards
Sec. 3. Each project constructed or operated under this article is considered to be part of the state highway system designated under IC 8-23-4-2 for purposes of identification, maintenance standards, and enforcement of traffic laws.
As added by P.L.47-2006, SEC.40.

IC 8-15.7-6-4
Agreements for maintenance and other services
Sec. 4. An operator may enter into agreements for maintenance or other services under this article with the department and other local

or state agencies. The department may:
(1) with the assistance of all applicable local and state agencies, establish a unified permitting and licensing process for the processing and issuance of all necessary permits and licenses for projects under this article, including, but not limited to, all environmental permits and business and tax licenses; and
(2) provide other services for which the department may be reimbursed, including, but not limited to, preliminary planning, environmental certification (including the procurement of all necessary environmental permits), right-of-way acquisition, utility relocations and adjustments, and preliminary design of projects under this article.
As added by P.L.47-2006, SEC.40.

IC 8-15.7-6-5
Expediting permits, licenses, and approvals
Sec. 5. The department shall seek the cooperation of federal and local agencies to expedite all necessary federal and local permits, licenses, and approvals necessary for projects under this article.
As added by P.L.47-2006, SEC.40.