1 Environmental Quality Service Council Annual Presentation September 2, 2009 Indiana Department of Environmental Management

2 Presentation Format Dan Murray – Assistant Commissioner, Air 1.IDEM Accomplishments & Agency Initiatives 2.Office of Air Quality Update Bruno Pigott – Assistant Commissioner, Water 1.Office of Water Quality Update Legislation Implementation Bruce Palin – Assistant Commissioner, Land 1.Office of Land Quality Update Legislation Implementation 3.Petroleum Cleanup Programs

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

4 How Does IDEM Protect the Environment? 1.Develop regulations and issue permits to restrict discharges to the environment to safe levels. 2.Inspect and monitor permitted facilities to ensure compliance with the permits. 3.Enforce against people who exceed their permit levels or violate regulations. 4.Educate people on their environmental responsibilities.

5 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

6 Performance Metrics July 2009 Quality of Hoosiers' EnvironmentResultTargetComments % of Hoosiers in counties meeting air quality standards 98%100%80% 1 county & 106,673 of 6,376,792 above standard % of CSO Communities with approved programs to prevent the release of untreated sewage 93%100%20% 90+9 (99) out of 98+9 (107) Permitting Efficiency Total calendar days accumulated in issuing environmental permits, as determined by state statute Land 27,69566,56586, permits 293 permits 108 permits Air 66,978207,000385,000 Water 38,15548,000200,000 * Places emphasis on back logged permits Compliance Total percentage of compliance observations from regulated customers within acceptable compliance standards Inspections 96.36%97%75% Self reporting 97.82%99%95% Continuous monitoring (COM) 99.72%99.90%99% * 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 $1,400,000$0$3,447,017 $1.4 OLQ

7 Agency Accomplishments Virtual File Cabinet (VFC) project is 90% complete with 48.5 million documents now electronically available to the public. Agency-wide adoption of Continuous Improvement using Lean/Kaizen methodologies to improve processes and increase efficiency.

8 Agency Accomplishments Entire State met the 0.08 ppm Ozone air quality standard for the period , and we are working with USEPA to have Lake and Porter Counties designated attainment. Entire State also meet the Ozone air quality standard for years 2008 & Entire state currently meets both the annual and daily PM 2.5 Air Quality Standards.

9 Agency Changes IDEM changes to improve service, environmental quality and respond to tough fiscal times 1.Ended contracts with Local Air Pollution Control Agencies 2.Suspended certain grants and loans programs 3.Returned enforcement staff to media program compliance branches 4.Consolidated rulemaking sections into the Office of Legal Counsel

10 Agency Changes: Local Contracts Continuation of IDEM’s goal to use efficiency gains to reduce contracting out of core environmental protection functions. Local Agency Contracts amounted to about $2M/year, not including IDEM oversight costs. Improves consistency across state with amount of oversight and application of regulations.

11 Agency Change: Grant and Loan Program Suspension Grants and Loans from the following non- reverting funds were suspended as of December 19, 2008: (as listed in budget report to legislature) – 2580 Recycling Promotion Assistance Fund – 2530 Solid Waste Recycling Fund – 2640 Waste Tire Fund During economic crisis, it is critical to adequately fund core government functions such as public safety, education, and public health

12 Agency Change: Enforcement No improvement in compliance rates in 4 years. Discussed enforcement models (separate office or in program) with EPA headquarters – both in use at EPA and other states and both can be effective Non-technical enforcement staff regularly “waiting on program staff” under the control of other managers to resolve cases. Enforcement-only responsibility = No incentive to resolve cases

13 Agency Changes: Enforcement Returned enforcement function and staff to the air, water and land programs. Published Internal-Deliberative Compliance and Enforcement Response Policy (CERP) as a Non- rule Policy Document to increase transparency and facilitate understanding of the enforcement process.

14 Compliance and Enforcement Response Policy (CERP) CERP was last revised in 2003 and was an internal IDEM document. In an effort to increase transparency, we updated the CERP and published it as a Non- Rule Policy Document under IC It has been presented to 2 of the 3 rulemaking boards (APCB today) and will be effective 45 days from today.

15 Agency Changes: Rulemaking In January 2009, consolidated separate air, water and land rulemaking sections into one Rules Development Branch located in IDEM’s Office of Legal Counsel. 1.Addressed ebb and flow of rulemaking in each media program 2.Provided opportunity to cross train media-specific rule writers 3.Better prepared for large rulemaking initiatives 4.Work closer with legal staff

16 1.Ambient Air Quality across the State of Indiana currently meets all effective National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). 2.Air quality continues to improve each and every year. Note: Most NAAQS are currently being revised or scheduled for revision. Most, if not all, will be lowered to be more strict. Office of Air Quality Accomplishments

17 Air Permits Branch Permit Accountability – Reduced backlog from 157 permits 1/1/08 to 6 remaining on 2/1/09 – Reduced permit days from 187,000 1/1/08 to 66,978 on 7/1/09 – Measurement today based on calendar days not permit days Use of Contractors – Ended contracts with (3) out-of-state permit contractors - $3.5M/yr. – Ended contracts with local agencies, (4) with permit services - $2M/yr. Office of Air Quality Accomplishments

18 Compliance & Enforcement Branch  Integration of Compliance and Enforcement Responsibilities  Inspector manages noncompliance issue through resolution  Identify unpermitted sources – Surface Coating Industry  Letters sent in January (± 600)  Local Agency Responsibilities  Compliance/Enforcement integration provided resources to inspect additional facilities Office of Air Quality Accomplishments

19 If NAAQS will continue to be lowered, must have ongoing air quality assessment and planning activities. 1.Each air episode is analyzed for cause and contribution 2.Outreach efforts are targeted at nonattainment and maintenance areas during peak times of year 3.Rulemaking focused on pollutants of concern 4.Partner with IDEM’s Office of Pollution Prevention & Technical Assistance (OPPTA) to promote emission reductions through voluntary efforts Office of Air Quality Goal: Continue to Improve Air Quality

20 IDEM Rules Website: New feature allows users to sign up for rules, permits and other public notices (all IDEM programs) Noteworthy Air Rulemaking in Progress: 1.Outdoor Hydronic Heaters (Woodfired Boilers) 2.Article 2 Permitting Rules – includes public workgroup Office of Air Quality Rulemaking

21 Several state and federal rulemaking initiatives aimed at continued improvement of air quality: 1.Clean Air Interstate Replacement Rule (CAIR) 2.Stage 1 Vapor Recovery- Expand to Statewide 3.Architectural, Industrial and Maintenance Coatings 4.Organic Solvent Degreasing - Expand to Statewide 5.Consumer and Commercial Products Office of Air Quality Rulemaking

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23 NPDES Permit Backlog Reduction 2005: 263 backlogged permits 2009: 6 backlogged permits List includes: –USS Gary Works. Under EPA review. –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 Accomplishments

24 Combined Sewer Overflow Reductions 107 Communities with Combined Sewers Two largest Combined Sewer Communities implementing plan to reduce overflows 99 Communities with approved plans or under enforceable mechanism to develop and implement plans 9 Communities being reviewed by USEPA Office of Water Quality Accomplishments

25 Antidegradation Federal requirement that allows for discharge of pollutants to water under specific circumstances. Indiana law defines how we will make those allowances and the rulemaking addresses implementation of the law. Office of Water Quality Rulemaking

26 Office of Water Quality Rulemaking Antidegradation (cont.) The current antidegradation rule only applies to the Great Lakes basin. The proposed Draft Rule expands the antidegradation procedures to apply to all waters across the entire state; and: –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.

27 Antidegradation (cont.) Legislative changes mandated by House Enrolled Act 1162 have been incorporated into the rule. Stakeholder Workgroup meetings held. Four public meetings around the state. Draft rule to be ‘public noticed’ for 45 days in the 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

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29 Office of Land Quality Accomplishments VX Destruction completed August Decontamination and demolition with final report October Auto Salvage Initiative – baseline, education, Clean Yard Award Incentive Program, reassessment of compliance.

30 Office of Land Quality Accomplishments Institutional Controls Registry – Identifies sites subject to land use restrictions Ground water Ordinance Environmental Restrictive Covenant (≈400) – – Link to satellite photo and Virtual File Cabinet Assigned staff position to develop compliance strategy

31 Office of Land Quality Permits Eliminated renewal backlog. Last quarter 316 decisions issued in 54% of the time allowed. One third of those were septage renewals.

32 Office of Land Quality Rulemaking in Development UST Operator Training Digester Rule Remediation Rule CFO/CAFO Rule(s)

33 Confined Feeding Report Full report is included in agency reports packet distributed this morning. Total number of inspections decreased due to fewer new farms being permitted. Increased routine inspections by ≈10%. Violations decreased by ≈22%

34 Confined Feeding Report Spill results are similar to FY ,199 total spills reported to IDEM from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 – 66 Total Animal Waste Spills; 10 from regulated farms 8 CAFOs 2 CFOs 56 spills from unregulated farms

35 IDEM 2009 Legislative Changes SEA 221 – Good Character and Public Notification Requirements for Confined Feeding Operations (CFO/CAFO) HEA 1589 – Electronic Waste (OPPTA Implementation) – Manufacturers responsible for assuring collection and recycling of sixty percent (by weight) of electronics they sell to Indiana households, starting January 1, – IDEM working with Indiana Recycling Coalition and Chamber of Commerce and industry to maximize effectiveness and minimize burden.

36 IDEM 2009 Legislative Changes HEA 1162 Revised Remediation Approach – Allows facilities to propose a remediation remedy based on managing risk and preventing exposure in lieu of, or in addition to, reducing contamination to closure levels. – Nature and Extent can be determined based on current and expected land use. – Gives effect to Environmental Restrictive Covenants and Ordinances as a method to eliminate exposure.

37 IDEM 2009 Legislative Changes HEA 1162 Environmental Restrictive Ordinance – Local ordinance that limits, regulates or prohibits, withdrawal, human consumption or any other use of ground water. – Requires local governments to notify IDEM if they are amending or revising an environmental ordinance.

38 IDEM 2009 Legislative Changes HEA 1162 Environmental Restrictive Covenants – IDEM limited to approving only land use restrictions. – Required to provide IDEM access to the land. – Requires notice to transferees that ERC exists. – Specifies location of IDEM files relevant to the property restrictions.

39 IDEM 2009 Legislative Changes HEA 1162 Covenants and Certificates – Allows placement of conditions that must be met in order to maintain a valid Covenant Not to Sue or a Certificate of Completion issued under the Voluntary Remediation Program. – Previously remediation had to be completed before issuance, now conditional covenants and certificates may be issued.

40 IDEM 2009 Legislative Changes Implementation – Revision to RISC Technical Guidance – Interim procedures development – Staff training – External work groups assisting with Guidance revision

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IDEM Petroleum Programs Issues and Suggestions for Further Study 42

43 Revisions for Consideration Underground Petroleum Storage Tank Excess Liability Trust Fund (ELTF) Deductible Definition of Owner Revised cap on annual claim amounts Clarify cost recovery by IDEM Use of ELTF to address non-ELFT eligible releases

44 ELTF Deductible IC Did not upgrade tanks before 12/22/98 – $35,000 Deductible Did upgrade tanks before 12/22/98 – $25,000 Deductible (Change back to $30,000) Upgraded tanks and has double walled piping – $25,000 Deductible Upgraded tanks and has double walled tanks – $25,000 Deductible Upgraded tanks and has double walled tanks & piping – $20,000 Deductible

45 Definition of Owner Need clarification that the owner of the property that contains, or contained, a tank is considered the owner of the tank and any contamination resulting from the tank.

46 Cap on Annual Claim Amounts ELTF statute establishes an annual cap of $3 million for reimbursed cleanup claims per owner. One large distributor has accumulated over $16 million worth of claims since 2004 In FY 2009 they submitted $6.3 million worth of claims. They have averaged $5 million per year.

47 Cap on Annual Claim Amounts Having unsatisfied liability makes ELTF appear to have a higher balance than it does. Some options include an increased cap or agency flexibility to pay off the liability over time while maintaining some minimum balance.

48 Cost Recovery Leaking underground storage tanks that are abandoned and not covered by ELTF are also regulated by IDEM. Both Federal and State funds used to address these sites. EPA expects states to do cost recovery to keep cleanup funds viable. Recent challenges to IDEM authority to do cost recovery have identified the need to clarify that authority.

49 Expanded Use of ELTF ELTF provides federally required financial assurance for tank owners Tank fees paid by owners $750,000/year Inspection fees at $0.01/gallon ≈ $50 M/year Claims averaging $35 M/year Average site cleanup cost ≈ $200,000 Estimate 200 to 250 abandoned tank sites

50 Expanded Use of ELTF Currently Petroleum Trust Fund is only source to address abandoned sites. Receives ≈$750,000 per year tank fees Expends ≈$700,000 per year on staff salary and contractor review for low and medium priority sites

51 Expanded Use of ELTF Important to protect the viability of the ELTF to continue financial assurance Based on numbers there is room to utilize a portion of the ELTF to address abandoned leaking tanks and expand environmental protection

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53 Brad Baughn Legislative & Business Liaison , Sandra Flum Intergovernmental Relations ,