Indiana HB1355 modifies regulations for confined feeding operations, exempting certain manure handling equipment and establishing permit timelines.

Indiana HB1355 amends the state's water pollution control laws to modify regulations for confined feeding operations. The bill exempts certain manure handling equipment for livestock on straw pack or dry pack bedding. It also establishes that the Indiana Department of Environmental Management must issue a permit within 90 days if it fails to make a determination on an application. The bill requires the department to designate a point of contact for applicants and distribute this contact information to all operating confined feeding operations. Effective July 1, 2026.

Indiana HB1355 modifies regulations for confined feeding operations, exempting certain manure handling equipment and establishing permit timelines.

Indiana HB1355 amends the state's water pollution control laws to modify regulations for confined feeding operations. The bill exempts certain manure handling equipment for livestock on straw pack or dry pack bedding. It also establishes that the Indiana Department of Environmental Management must issue a permit within 90 days if it fails to make a determination on an application. The bill requires the department to designate a point of contact for applicants and distribute this contact information to all operating confined feeding operations. Effective July 1, 2026.