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

Affected: IC 4-21.5; IC 14-39

Sec. 3. (a) If the department finds that a storage operator received a certificate of project completion based on:

(1) intentional misrepresentation to the department;

(2) willful deceit; or

(3) criminal wrongdoing;

which the department relied on, the department may petition the commission to issue a violation. If the storage operator cannot remedy the violation within thirty (30) days after the violation is issued, the certificate of project completion is invalidated and void.

(b) If a certificate of project completion is invalidated and voided under subsection (a), the rights and liabilities transferred to the state of Indiana immediately transfer back to the storage operator and owner of the storage facility.

(c) A determination under this section is subject to review and appeal under IC 4-21.5.

(Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 30-9-3; filed May 11, 2026, 9:58 a.m.: 20260610-IR-312250702FRA)