Authority: IC 4-22-2; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-30-4-1

Affected: IC 13-23-14

Sec. 1. (a) This rule applies to a person that violates a rule, requirement, or standard as described in IC 13-23-14.

(b) Penalties consist of the following two (2) components:

1. (1) A gravity based portion to penalize the tank owner or operator for the violation described in section 2 of this rule.
2. (2) An economic benefit portion to recoup any profit the tank owner or operator realized by the violation as described in section 3 of this rule.

(c) In addition to the penalties described in this rule, the department may follow and apply, as applicable, the factors and considerations in the civil penalty provisions in 329 IAC 1-3.

(Solid Waste Management Division; 329 IAC 9-11-1; filed Nov 18, 2024, 5:00 p.m.: 20241218-IR-329240048FRA)