Ind. Code ch. 4-23-5.5

Ind. Code ch. 4-23-5.5
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Ind. Code § 4-23-5.5-1 Definitions

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter: (1) "board" refers to the Indiana recycling market development board created by this chapter; (2) "division" refers to the division of pollution prevention established by IC 13-27-2-1; and (3) "office" refers to the Indiana office of energy development established by IC 4-3-23-3. As added by Acts 1980, P.L.20, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.10-1990, SEC.3; P.L.27-1993, SEC.7; P.L.1-2006, SEC.78; P.L.204-2007, SEC.3; P.L.34-2013, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 4-23-5.5-2 Creation; membership; vacancies; advisory members; staff

Sec. 2. (a) The Indiana recycling market development board is created and constitutes a public instrumentality of the state. The exercise by the board of the powers conferred by this chapter is an essential governmental function. (b) The board consists of nine (9) members, one (1) of whom shall be the lieutenant governor or the lieutenant governor's designee and eight (8) of whom shall be appointed by the governor for four (4) year terms. The governor's appointees shall be chosen from among representatives of: (1) the waste management industry; (2) the recycling industry; (3) Indiana universities and colleges with expertise in recycling research and development; (4) industrial and commercial consumers of recycled feedstock; (5) environmental groups; and (6) private citizens with a special interest in recycling. No more than four (4) appointed members shall be of the same political party. (c) A vacancy in the office of an appointed member, other than by expiration, shall be filled in like manner as the original appointment for the remainder of the term of that retiring member. Appointed members may be removed by the governor for cause. (d) The board shall have seven (7) ex officio advisory members as follows: (1) The governor. (2) The director of the department of natural resources. (3) The commissioner of the department of environmental management. (4) Two (2) members from the house of representatives of opposite political parties appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives for two (2) year terms that expire June 30 of each odd-numbered year. (5) Two (2) members from the senate of opposite political parties appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate for two (2) year terms that expire June 30 of each odd-numbered year. (e) The division shall serve as the staff of the board. (f) An ex officio advisory member identified in subsection (d) may, in writing, designate a representative to serve in an advisory capacity when the ex officio member is unable to attend a board meeting. (g) The terms of the members of the board appointed by the governor under subsection (b) expire as follows: (1) For four (4) of the members, as determined by the governor, December 31, 2025, and every fourth year thereafter. (2) For four (4) of the members, as determined by the governor, December 31, 2027, and every fourth year thereafter. As added by Acts 1980, P.L.20, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.24, SEC.6; P.L.143-1985, SEC.180; P.L.10-1990, SEC.4; P.L.27-1993, SEC.8; P.L.1-2006, SEC.79; P.L.204-2007, SEC.4; P.L.200-2017, SEC.1; P.L.42-2024, SEC.38.

Ind. Code § 4-23-5.5-2.5 Per diem, mileage, and reimbursement of expenses

Sec. 2.5. (a) A member of the board who is not a state employee is not entitled to: (1) the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b); or (2) reimbursement for mileage, traveling expenses, and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties. (b) Each member of the board who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency. (c) Each member of the board who is a member of the general assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to members of the general assembly serving on interim study committees established by the legislative council. Per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid under this subsection shall be paid from appropriations made to the legislative council or the legislative services agency. (d) Expenses paid under subsection (b) shall be paid from appropriations made to the department of environmental management. As added by P.L.42-2024, SEC.39. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.11.

Ind. Code § 4-23-5.5-3 Appointment of chairperson; quorum; official action

Sec. 3. The governor shall appoint one (1) of the appointed members as chairperson. Five (5) members of the board shall constitute a quorum and the affirmative vote of a majority of the membership shall be necessary for any action taken by the board. A vacancy in the membership of the board does not impair the right of the quorum to act. As added by Acts 1980, P.L.20, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.10-1990, SEC.5; P.L.27-1993, SEC.9; P.L.204-2007, SEC.5; P.L.42-2024, SEC.40.

Ind. Code § 4-23-5.5-4 Chief administrative officer; employees, agents, and consultants; budget

Sec. 4. A representative appointed by the division, in consultation with the lieutenant governor or the lieutenant governor's designee, shall be the chief administrative officer for the board and shall direct and supervise the administrative affairs and technical activities of the board in accordance with rules, regulations, and policies established by the board. The division may appoint the employees as the board may require and the agents or consultants as may be necessary for implementing this chapter. The division shall prepare an annual administrative budget for review by the budget agency and the budget committee. As added by Acts 1980, P.L.20, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.36-1983, SEC.1; P.L.27-1993, SEC.10; P.L.1-2006, SEC.80; P.L.204-2007, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 4-23-5.5-5 Conflict of interest; disclosure by members

Sec. 5. A member of the board must disclose to the board any interest in a project the board may be considering for action. The board shall determine whether that member shall be allowed to participate in activities related to that project. As added by Acts 1980, P.L.20, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 4-23-5.5-6 Duties and powers of board

Sec. 6. (a) The board shall do the following: (1) Adopt procedures for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business. (2) Meet at the offices of the division on call of the chairperson at least once each calendar quarter. The meetings shall be upon ten (10) days written notification, shall be open to the public, and shall have official minutes recorded for public scrutiny. (3) Report annually in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 to the legislative council concerning: (A) the projects in which it has participated and is currently participating with a complete list of expenditures for those projects; and (B) the information obtained through the recycling activity reports submitted to the commissioner of the department of environmental management under IC 13-20-25 concerning the calendar year most recently ended. (4) Annually prepare an administrative budget for review by the budget agency and the budget committee. (5) Keep proper records of accounts and make an annual report of its condition to the state board of accounts. (6) Receive petitions and make determinations under IC 13-20.5-2-2. (b) The board shall consider projects involving the creation of the following: (1) Markets for products made from recycled materials. (2) New products made from recycled materials. (c) The board may promote, fund, and encourage programs facilitating the development and implementation of waste reduction, reuse, and recycling in Indiana. As added by Acts 1980, P.L.20, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.10-1990, SEC.6; P.L.27-1993, SEC.11; P.L.28-2004, SEC.46; P.L.1-2006, SEC.81; P.L.204-2007, SEC.7; P.L.178-2009, SEC.1; P.L.130-2018, SEC.10; P.L.42-2024, SEC.41.

Ind. Code § 4-23-5.5-6.5 Adoption of rules by department of environmental management

Sec. 6.5. The department of environmental management may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out the duties, purposes, and functions of this chapter. As added by P.L.144-2006, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.204-2007, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 4-23-5.5-7 Authorized board expenditures

Sec. 7. The board, upon approval by the governor and the budget agency, may make the following expenditures: (1) Matching grants to federal, state, and local governmental agencies for research and development of: (A) recycling projects; and (B) recycling market development projects; in Indiana. (2) Matching grants to individuals, corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, educational institutions, and other private sector groups for recycling and recycling market research and development. (3) Direct grants, loans, or loan guarantees to those individuals and organizations specified in subdivision (1) or (2) of this section. (4) Contractual services for recycling and recycling market research and development programs. (5) Other projects and expenses consistent with this chapter. As added by Acts 1980, P.L.20, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.30; P.L.27-1993, SEC.12; P.L.1-1994, SEC.11; P.L.204-2007, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 4-23-5.5-8 Eminent domain

Sec. 8. The board does not have the authority to exercise the power of eminent domain. As added by Acts 1980, P.L.20, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 4-23-5.5-9 Additional powers

Sec. 9. The board may: (1) on behalf of the state, receive and accept grants, gifts, and contributions from public agencies, including the federal government, and from private agencies and private sources, including the Indiana business modernization and technology corporation, for the purpose of researching and developing recycling within the state, and may administer such, including contracting with other public and private organizations, to carry out the purposes for which such grants, gifts, and contributions were made; (2) establish application forms and procedures for programs consistent with this chapter; (3) accept applications from private and public sources for funding of programs consistent with this chapter; (4) provide funding for studies, research projects, and other activities required to assess the nature and extent of recycling markets in Indiana and the nature and extent of recycling resources to meet the needs of the state; (5) deposit funds not currently needed to meet the obligations of the board with the treasurer of state to the credit of the fund, or invest in obligations as provided by IC 5-13-10.5; and (6) participate in or sponsor programs, conferences, or seminars aimed at assisting the state in promoting recycling market development. As added by Acts 1980, P.L.20, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.36-1983, SEC.2; P.L.19-1987, SEC.4; P.L.10-1991, SEC.7; P.L.27-1993, SEC.13; P.L.18-1996, SEC.1; P.L.204-2007, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 4-23-5.5-10 Energy development fund

Sec. 10. (a) The "energy development fund" is established as a dedicated fund to be administered by the office. Money in the fund shall be expended by the office exclusively to effect the provisions of this chapter and may include administrative costs. (b) All money received by the office for deposit in the energy development fund shall be deposited in the fund. (c) No portion of the fund shall revert to the general fund of the state at the end of a fiscal year. However, if the fund is abolished its contents shall revert to the general fund of the state. (d) All money accruing to the fund is appropriated continuously for the purposes specified in this chapter. As added by Acts 1980, P.L.20, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.36-1983, SEC.3; P.L.10-1990, SEC.7; P.L.27-1993, SEC.14; P.L.34-2013, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 4-23-5.5-11 Repealed

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.20, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.27-1993, SEC.15; P.L.34-2013, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.87-2024, SEC.11.

Ind. Code § 4-23-5.5-13 Repealed

As added by Acts 1982, P.L.15, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.10-1990, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.11-1993, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 4-23-5.5-14 Recycling promotion and assistance fund

Sec. 14. (a) The Indiana recycling promotion and assistance fund is established. The purpose of the fund is to promote and assist recycling throughout Indiana by focusing economic development efforts on businesses and projects involving recycling. The fund shall be administered by the board. (b) Sources of money for the fund consist of the following: (1) Appropriations from the general assembly. (2) Repayment proceeds of loans made from the fund. (3) Gifts and donations. (4) Money from the solid waste management fund. (5) Variable recycling fee revenue deposited under IC 13-20.5-2-1. (c) Money remaining in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. (d) The board may use money in the fund to make loans to assist: (1) persons in establishing new recycling businesses; (2) in the expansion of existing recycling businesses; and (3) manufacturers in retrofitting equipment necessary to reuse or recycle secondary materials. (e) The board shall establish loan: (1) amounts; (2) terms; and (3) interest rates. (f) The board may use money in the fund to make grants for research and development projects involving recycling. The board shall establish amounts for grants. (g) A person, business, or manufacturer that wants a grant or loan from the fund must file an application with the board. (h) The board shall establish criteria for awarding grants and loans under this section. (i) To implement the central Indiana waste diversion project as described in IC 13-20-26, the board shall award not more than four million dollars ($4,000,000) in total to applicants chosen to participate in the project based on: (1) the recommendations of the department of environmental management after conducting an evaluation of the proposals submitted under IC 13-20-26-2; and (2) the requirements set forth in subsection (j). (j) In awarding the funds described in subsection (i), the board shall: (1) consult with the department of environmental management when reviewing the proposals under IC 13-20-26-2; (2) consider the: (A) type; and (B) amount of; waste that is proposed to be diverted during the project under IC 13-20-26; (3) consider the potential for productive reuse of the waste that is being diverted based on the information provided in the proposal submitted under IC 13-20-26-2; and (4) give priority to proposals with the largest amount of waste diversion potential throughout the project under IC 13-20-26. (k) The board may transfer money in the fund to the state solid waste management fund established by IC 13-20-22-2 for use by the department of environmental management to make payments under IC 13-20-17.7-6. As added by P.L.10-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.170-2006, SEC.1; P.L.178-2009, SEC.2; P.L.120-2022, SEC.1; P.L.9-2024, SEC.101.

Ind. Code § 4-23-5.5-15 Energy efficiency loan fund

Sec. 15. (a) The Indiana energy efficiency loan fund is established for the purpose of assisting Indiana industries and governing bodies (as defined in IC 36-1-12.5-1.5) in undertaking energy efficiency projects. The fund shall be administered by the board. (b) Sources of money for the fund consist of the following: (1) Appropriations from the general assembly. (2) Repayment proceeds, including interest, of loans made from the fund. (3) Donations, gifts, and money received from any other source, including transfers from other funds or accounts. (c) Money remaining in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. (d) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund. (e) The board shall establish: (1) amounts, terms, and interest rates for loans under this section; and (2) criteria for awarding loans under this section. (f) A person, business, governing body, or manufacturer that wants a loan from the fund must file an application in the manner prescribed by the board. As added by P.L.24-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.227-1999, SEC.11.

Ind. Code § 4-23-5.5-16 Repealed

As added by P.L.24-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.159-2002, SEC.2; P.L.171-2003, SEC.2; P.L.1-2006, SEC.82; P.L.2-2007, SEC.54; P.L.34-2013, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.87-2024, SEC.12.
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