329 Ind. Admin. Code 7.1-2-3

Current through October 31, 2024

Section 329 IAC 7.1-2-3 - "Ecologically sensitive area" defined

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-19-3; IC 13-23-13-7; IC 13-24-1; IC 13-25-4-7

Affected: IC 13-25-4

Sec. 3.

"Ecologically sensitive area" means an area with special habitats where the effects of contamination on nonhuman receptors must be considered. The term includes the following:

(1) National and state parks, forests, and wildlife refuges.

(2) Designated state nature preserves and other state protected areas.

(3) Critical habitats for endangered or threatened species, or species of special concern.

(4) Prairie areas.

(5) Dune areas.

(6) Surface waters of the state, including wetlands and free flowing underground streams.

(7) Riparian areas.

(8) Breeding areas for:

(A) nesting birds;

(B) aquatic birds;

(C) aquatic mammals;

(D) amphibians; or

(E) reptiles.

(9) Migratory areas for:

(A) shorebirds;

(B) aquatic birds;

(C) raptors; or

(D) passerines.

(10) Wintering areas for migratory waterfowl or other aquatic birds.

(11) Hatcheries.

(12) Reservoir areas.

(13) Recreation areas.

(14) Designated critical biological resource areas.

329 IAC 7.1-2-3

Solid Waste Management Board; 329 IAC 7.1-2-3; filed Jun 5, 2008, 11:19 a.m.: 20080702-IR-329060147FRA

Readopted filed Aug 6, 2014, 9:49 a.m.: 20140903-IR-329140187BFA

Readopted filed 5/27/2020, 9:00 a.m.: 20200624-IR-329200188BFA