IDEM 2010 Update Goshen College January 12, 2010 Thomas W. Easterly, P.E., BCEE, QEP Commissioner IN Department of Environmental Management 1

New IDEM Budget Actions Returning staffing to January 2005 levels through attrition. Moving most of Shadeland staff to IGCN and renegotiating the lease. Canceling or renegotiating a number of service contracts. Voluntary unpaid leave program. 2

IDEM Staffing Levels YEAR Current2010 Target Actual FTE

IDEM’s Mission IDEM is responsible for protecting human health and the environment while providing for safe industrial, agricultural, commercial and governmental operations vital to a prosperous economy. 4

How Does IDEM Protect the Environment? Develop regulations and issue permits to restrict discharges to the environment to safe levels. Inspect and monitor permitted facilities to ensure compliance with the permits. Use compliance assistance and/or enforcement when people exceed their permit levels or violate regulations. Educate people on their environmental responsibilities. 5

6 Performance Metrics Dec 2009 Quality of Hoosiers' EnvironmentResultTargetComments % of Hoosiers in counties meeting air quality standards 100% 80% % of CSO Communities with approved programs to prevent the release of untreated sewage 93.5%100%20% 91+9 (100) out of 98+9 (107) % of Hoosiers receiving water from facilities in compliance with safe drinking water standards 98.0%99%95% Permitting Efficiency Total calendar days accumulated in issuing environmental permits, as determined by state statute Land 19,92866,56586,864 Air 45,159207,000385,000 Water 20,78548,000200,000 * Places emphasis on back logged permits Compliance Total percentage of compliance observations from regulated customers within acceptable compliance standards Inspections 97.61%97%75% Self reporting 95.80%99%95% Continuous monitoring (COM) 99.83%99.90%99% * Tracks observations and not just inspections

7 Performance Metrics June 2005 Quality of Hoosiers' EnvironmentResultTargetComments % of Hoosiers in counties meeting air quality standards 61%100%80% 12 counties & 2,408,571 of 6,195,643 above standard % of CSO Communities with approved programs to prevent the release of untreated sewage 4%100%20%75% by 2007 is goal Permitting Efficiency Total calendar days accumulated in issuing environmental permits, as determined by state statute Land 100,01366,56586,864 Air 511,000207,000385,000 Water 301,00048,000200,000 * Places emphasis on back logged permits Compliance Total percentage of compliance observations from regulated customers within acceptable compliance standards Inspections 95.46%97%75% Self reporting 97.11%99%95% Continuous monitoring (COM) 99.19%99.90%98.95% * Tracks observations and not just inspections Organizational Transformation Budgetary agency dollars spent on key outside contracts for core agency functions. Dollars spent on outside services per year $6,179,367$0$3,447,017

The New EPA Administrator Jackson’s Stated Priorities: – Environmental Justice – Children's Health – Climate Change The Initiatives we observe include: – Air Toxics Monitoring at Schools – Reemphasis of Enforcement and publishing of compliance information – Progressing of Greenhouse Gas Regulations 8

Air Quality Update At the end of 2009, all monitors in Indiana measured attainment for all NAAQS for the first time since Standards were established. Indiana is currently in attainment for all NAAQS but: EPA keeps raising (in this case lowering) the bar! Air Quality Standards How low will they go?!?! 9

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 MOVING TARGETS  Status of Review of NAAQS Current/PreviousStatus of ReviewWhat to Expect 8-Hour Ozone.085 ppmEPA is reconsidering.075 ppm standard ppm Annual PM µg/m3EPA is reconsidering 2006 review of standard12 µg/m3 CO9 ppm 8-hour; 35 ppm 1-hourEarly stages of review processLittle to no change NO ppm annual Comment period on proposed new standard closed ppm ppm (99th percentile of 1- hour max.) SO ppm annual; 0.14 ppm 24- hourCurrently under review0.05 ppm – 0.10 ppm 1-hour Lead1.5 µg/m3 quarterly avg.EPA finalized new standard October µg/m3 rolling 3-month; 1.5 quarterly avg. 13

Outdoor Hydronic Heaters (aka Wood Boilers) Outdoor Hydronic Heater Rule Second Notice Published in Indiana Register on January 6, 2010 Rule First Noticed in 2005 Reviews by EQSC and EPA/NESCAUM Model Rule Proposed Rule will require new units to meet emission limits Proposed Rule will require existing units that do not meet the proposed emission limits to install smoke stacks and cease operations in the warmer part of the year 14

BP Whiting Title V Permit Objection IDEM Construction Permit Issued May 1, 2008 after extensive USEPA review Petitioners Request for Permit Objection filed with USEPA on June 18, 2008 EPA signed the Objection Order October 16, 2009 IDEM plans to meet all of EPAs objections 15

Combined Sewers—97 IDEM lead and 3 EPA lead complete. Seven EPA lead communities left: Anderson, Elkhart, Evansville, Gary, Hammond, Mishawaka, South Bend. Dredging—West Branch Grand Cal in progress. Blue Green Algae. Office of Water Quality Activities 16

NPDES Permit Backlog Reduction –2005: 263 backlogged permits –2009: 6 backlogged permits –List includes: USS Gary Works. Public Noticed. Comment Period Ended. Next step is issuance. US Midwest. Under EPA review. Arcelor Mittal Burns Harbor. Under EPA review Arcelor Mittal Indiana Harbor East. Drafting. Arcelor Mittal Indiana Harbor West. Drafting. Hoosier Merom. Drafting. Office of Water Quality Activities 17

Office of Water Quality Activities Blue Green Algae –Center for Earth and Environmental Science, DNR, ISDH, IDEM Collaboration. –Dr. Lenore Tedesco from the Center for Earth and Environmental Science collecting and analyzing samples in Geist, Morse, and Eagle Creek Reservoirs. –IDEM Monitoring Upper Fall Creek Watershed –IDEM updates conditions in reservoirs and posts to website: Idem.in.gov/algae –EQSC Report calls for expanded monitoring. 18

Office of Water Quality Rulemaking: Antidegradation What will this rule do? Increases public opportunities for information and input; Protects current "fishable/swimmable“ and other existing uses of waters; Allows for the issuance of legal permits for discharges to water; and, Does not allow the violation of water quality standards. 19

What is the process for this rule? –IDEM held Stakeholder meetings over two years and drafted rule language. –IDEM held four public meetings. –Draft rule language was ‘second noticed’ for 45 days in the December 16, 2009 Indiana Register. –After public notice, IDEM summarizes comments, may make changes to the rule –Draft Rule will be presented to the Water Pollution Control Board for preliminary/final adoption. –EPA will review the rule as well. Office of Water Quality Rulemaking: Antidegradation 20

Questions? Tom Easterly Commissioner Indiana Department of Environmental Management