Authority: IC 14-10-2-4; IC 14-10-2-5; IC 14-39-0.5

Affected: IC 14-39

Sec. 5. (a) The department may not issue an involuntary integration order for the rights to pore space that have an existing, valid integration order.

(b) If the department receives multiple petitions for an involuntary integration order requesting integrating the same or overlapping pore space, the department may defer making a determination on the petition until:

(1) a petitioner is issued a UIC Class VI permit;

(2) the other petitions are withdrawn; or

(3) the other petitions are amended to avoid overlapping pore space.

(c) If:

(1) at least two (2) petitions are filed that include the same or overlapping pore space; and

(2) the petitioners cannot reach an agreement regarding the overlapping pore space rights;

the department shall give priority to the first petition filed.

(Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 30-5.5-5; filed May 11, 2026, 9:58 a.m.: 20260610-IR-312250702FRA)