Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-11-1.5; IC 13-18-11-13

Affected: IC 13-18-11

Sec. 2.5. (a) Water treatment plants and water distribution systems will be reclassified by the commissioner if there are changes in the conditions or circumstances upon which the original classification was based.

(b) A water treatment plant or water distribution system may be reclassified by the commissioner if one (1) of the following situations exists:

1. (1) The treatment plant or water distribution system utilizes:

   1. (A) special or complex equipment;
   2. (B) newly emerging treatment technology; or
   3. (C) features of design requiring a change in operation.
2. (2) The demonstration of the reliability of new technology.
3. (3) Change necessitated by law.
4. (4) The commissioner determines that a new classification is required to protect public health.

(c) Notice of the commissioner's decision according to subsection (a) or (b) to reclassify a water treatment plant or water distribution system shall be given to the governing body or owner and to the operators, and such notice shall indicate the grade of the certified operator in responsible charge who will be required to supervise the reclassified plant or system and how soon an operator with such qualifications must be obtained.

(Water Pollution Control Division; 327 IAC 8-12-2.5; filed Nov 20, 2000, 4:11 p.m.: 24 IR 977; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)