How do local rules or zoning boards work with environmental issues?
IDEM and local entities have definite roles in determining and working with environmental issues. These roles are laid out in Indiana statute. IDEM has specific regulatory responsibilities, given to the agency by the U.S. EPA and state legislature. Local agencies have been granted specific responsibilities. These agencies also regulate any environmental issue that is not expressly regulated by IDEM. IDEM will often work with other groups and organizations to help educate residents on environmental issues.
