Sec. 187. “Removal”, for purposes of IC 13-24 and IC 13-25-4, means any of the following:

(1) The cleanup or removal of released hazardous substances or petroleum from the environment.

(2) Actions necessary to be taken if the threat of release of hazardous substances or petroleum into the environment occurs.

(3) Actions necessary to monitor, assess, and evaluate:

(A) the release or threat of release of hazardous substances or petroleum; or

(B) the continuing effectiveness of other response actions.

(4) The disposal of removed material.

(5) Actions necessary to prevent, minimize, or mitigate damage to:

(A) the public health or welfare; or

(B) the environment;

that may otherwise result from a release or threat of release.

(6) The extension of a municipal water or sewer service to a residence or an industry to:

(A) prevent;

(B) minimize; or

(C) mitigate;

damage to public health that may result from a release or threat of release.

[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-8.7-1(h).]

As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.124-1996, SEC.6; P.L.49-2015, SEC.2.