(1) adopt;

(2) repeal;

(3) rescind; or

(4) amend;

rules and standards by proceeding in the manner prescribed in IC 4-22-2 and IC 13-14-9.

     (b) The board may adopt an emergency rule under IC 4-22-2-37.1 to comply with a deadline required by or other date provided by federal law if:

(1) the variance procedures are included in the rule; and

(2) permits or licenses granted during the period the emergency rule is in effect are reviewed after the emergency rule expires.

An emergency rule adopted under this subsection may be extended for two (2) extension periods by adopting another rule under IC 4-22-2-37.1. IC 4-22-2-37.1(g)(3) does not apply to an emergency rule adopted under this subsection.

[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-7-1(a) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.85; P.L.140-2013, SEC.13.