Section 312IAC16-5-26. Remediation of soils contaminated with saltwater

   (a) The owner or operator shall clean up soils contaminated with saltwater using remediation at the facility only as required by this section.

  (b) The owner or operator may use a remediation method for soils contaminated with saltwater that is documented with a standard or procedure published by one (1) of the following:

(1) A department or agency of the federal government.

(2) A state environmental or natural resources agency.

(3) American Society of Testing and Materials.

(4) American Petroleum Institute.

  (c) Instead of using a method described in subsection (b), the owner or operator may submit to the division a written remediation plan that is designed to:

(1) prevent additional soil damage;

(2) prevent soil erosion;

(3) where feasible, remediate the soil to a condition where it can support vegetation;

(4) establish vegetative cover; and

(5) where feasible, use a vegetative cover with palatability and seasons of use characteristics similar to the vegetation already present on adjoining uncontaminated sites.

  (d) If the division approves a remediation plan submitted under subsection (c), the owner or operator may use that approved remediation plan to clean up soils contaminated with saltwater at the facility. (Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 16-5-26; filed Sep 11, 2000, 3:31 p.m.: 24 IR 282; readopted filed Nov 17, 2004, 11:00 a.m.: 28 IR 1315; readopted filed Mar 25, 2010, 2:57 p.m.: 20100421-IR-312100033RFA; readopted filed Sep 30, 2015, 12:13 p.m.: 20151028-IR-312150224RFA)