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IN SR0008

Resolution

Status

Prefiled

N/A

Primary Sponsor

James Merritt

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to provide guidance on how chemical facilities verified as participants in the National Association of Chemical Distributors' Responsible Distribution program can satisfy Environmental Stewardship Program requirements

  • The Environmental Stewardship Program, implemented under Public Law 100-2006, focuses on pollution prevention, waste minimization, environmental management, and advanced environmental compliance

  • The NACD Responsible Distribution Program requires third-party verification of environmental compliance processes, environmental management and conservation, and senior management commitment to continuous environmental improvement

  • Guidance should clarify how current NACD Responsible Distribution practices and verified participants already satisfy Environmental Stewardship Program requirements within available program resources

  • Copies of the resolution are to be transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management

Legislative Description

A SENATE RESOLUTION requesting the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to develop guidance for chemical facilities that are verified as participants in the National Association of Chemical Distributors' Responsible Distribution program on how they will be given credit for satisfying requirements under the Environmental Stewardship Program.

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