Section 14-21-1-25 - Rules concerning standards for plans; action on submitted plans(a) The commission shall adopt rules establishing standards for plans.(b) With respect to archeological plans, the rules must impose a standard of conduct that does the following: (1) Promotes the scientific investigation and conservation of past cultures.(2) Considers the interests and expertise of amateur archeologists and professional archeologists.(c) With respect to development plans, the rules must impose a standard of conduct that preserves and protects both of the following: (1) The rights and interests of landowners.(2) The sensitivity of human beings for treating human remains with respect and dignity, as determined by the commission.(d) Subject to subsection (e), plans required under this chapter must be submitted to the department for approval according to rules adopted by the commission.(e) Proposed plans submitted to the department must be:(3) held because of the need for additional information; by the department not more than sixty (60) days after the date of submission. If the department does not take any action on the plan within the time required by this subsection, the plan is considered to be approved, unless approval is prohibited under a state or federal law. If the department requests additional information under subdivision (3), the department shall approve or deny the resubmitted plan not more than thirty (30) days after the resubmitted plan is received.
Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.4-14.
As added by P.L. 1-1995, SEC.14. Amended by P.L. 46-2000, SEC.9; P.L. 26-2008, SEC.6.