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IDEM Grants Available for Recycling Markets, Manufacturing Capacity and Job Creation

IDEM Grants Available for Recycling Markets, Manufacturing Capacity and Job Creation

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) announced the availability of grant funding for recycling projects from the Recycling Market Development Program. Eligible candidates may seek a grant ranging from $50,000 to $500,000. Proposals are being accepted now through June 15, 2022. Public and private businesses, local government, solid waste management districts, and nonprofit organizations located and doing business [...]

Matt Ottinger2022-05-17T12:15:34-04:00May 17th, 2022|

GUEST POST: IDEM Seeks Nominations for the 2022 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence

GUEST POST: IDEM Seeks Nominations for the 2022 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence

The following is a guest post from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM): IDEM is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence. These awards recognize individuals and organizations which have implemented outstanding environmental strategies into their operations and decision-making processes. The Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence are Indiana’s highest environmental recognition and are open [...]

Matt Ottinger2022-03-31T08:29:12-04:00March 31st, 2022|

Rockensuess Named New IDEM Commissioner

Rockensuess Named New IDEM Commissioner

Rockensuess Governor Eric Holcomb announced last week that he has selected Brian Rockensuess as the new commissioner of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM). IDEM reports: Rockensuess has worked at IDEM for the past eight years, including the last five as the chief of staff. In this role, he oversaw the agency’s daily operations, including governmental affairs, [...]

Matt Ottinger2021-12-29T11:06:47-05:00December 29th, 2021|

IDEM Commissioner Bruno Pigott Steps Down

IDEM Commissioner Bruno Pigott Steps Down

Bruce Pigott Bruno Pigott recently stepped down from his role as commissioner of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) effective December 3. Pigott accepted a federal position as the deputy assistant administrator in for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Water. From our perspective, Pigott served admirably as the main regulator of Indiana’s environment. [...]

Matt Ottinger2021-12-09T05:15:39-05:00December 9th, 2021|

IDEM Issues Revised Draft of Remediation Closure Guide

IDEM Issues Revised Draft of Remediation Closure Guide

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has revised the 2012 Remediation Closure Guide (now called the Risk-Based Closure Guide) based on an initial round of external comments. The purpose of the instruction is to describe approaches to investigation and risk-based closure of contaminated or potentially contaminated sites, with the goal being for consistent application of the related Indiana [...]

Rebecca Patrick2021-07-22T22:06:36-04:00July 22nd, 2021|

Indiana Chamber to Hold Top Industry Events Virtually in October

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Two leading industry events take place virtually this month from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. On October 13, compliance and regulatory topics are center stage at the 2020 Indiana Environmental Conference, which is held in partnership with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. Two weeks later, on October 28-29, the 2020 Indiana Business Tax Conference highlights new [...]

Rebecca Patrick2020-10-01T09:30:58-04:00October 1st, 2020|

Energy, Environment: Successful Defending of Bad Bills and Provisions Marked the Day

Energy, Environment: Successful Defending of Bad Bills and Provisions Marked the Day

By Greg Ellis, vice president of energy and environmental policy To borrow the title of Shakespeare’s comedy, this short session was predicted to be Much Ado About Nothing in the areas of energy, environment, infrastructure and alcohol. As things turned out, the pace was more like the movie series Fast and Furious. Let’s take a look at the highlights [...]

Rebecca Patrick2020-03-27T15:23:32-04:00March 27th, 2020|

Energy and Environment: Notice of Environmental Contamination Bill Burdensome and Expands Existing Law

Energy and Environment: Notice of Environmental Contamination Bill Burdensome and Expands Existing Law

HB 1257 – Notice of Environmental Contamination Authored by Rep. Patricia Boy (D-Michigan City) The bill requires a person who causes a spill of certain substances into waters of the state to report the spill immediately to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), the county health officer of each county in which the spill occurred, downstream water users, [...]

Rebecca Patrick2020-01-17T13:18:57-05:00January 17th, 2020|

Coming Soon: Indiana Environmental Conference With EPA Leader

Coming Soon: Indiana Environmental Conference With EPA Leader

We're excited for our marquee environmental event next week that will feature Andrew Wheeler, administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The 2019 Indiana Environmental Conference October 9 takes place at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis. The event is hosted by the Indiana Chamber in partnership with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM). Wheeler's keynote will open the [...]

Rebecca Patrick2019-10-03T12:16:15-04:00October 3rd, 2019|

EPA Leader Wheeler to Keynote Indiana Environmental Conference Oct. 9

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Rebecca Patrick2019-10-03T11:45:48-04:00October 3rd, 2019|

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