The panel consists of the following members:

1. (1) A member, appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate, who is an owner of, or who represents owners of, a small business stationary source.
2. (2) A member, appointed by the minority leader of the senate, who is an owner of, or who represents owners of, a small business stationary source.
3. (3) A member, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, who is an owner of, or represents owners of, a small business stationary source.
4. (4) A member, appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives, who is an owner of, or who represents owners of, a small business stationary source.

5. (5) Two (2) members, appointed by the governor, who:

   1. (A) are not owners of, or representatives of owners of, a small business stationary source; and

   2. (B) will represent the general public.

      Not more than one (1) member appointed under this subdivision may be a solid waste management district director.

6. (6) The commissioner of the department of environmental management or the commissioner's designee.

   In appointing members under subdivision (5), the governor may consider geographic location, political affiliation, and other factors to ensure viewpoints are fairly balanced.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.119. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.97; P.L.135-2026, SEC.57.