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Last updated on Thursday, March 15, 2018
(UNDATED) - An emergency rule that, in light of recent localized flood damage, temporarily eases DNR license requirements for specific repair or reconstruction was signed into effect by DNR director Cameron F. Clark Wednesday.
Work covered by the rule includes repair or reconstruction of bridges and culvert crossings, and the stabilization and repair of unstable stream banks.
Application of the rule is limited to work within a county under a state declaration of Disaster Emergency between Feb. 24 and March 31. For a project to be authorized under this rule, it must be completed by March 14, 2019. Counties where a Disaster Emergency has been declared can be found at IN.gov/gov/2384.htm.
Property owners in the affected area who have specific questions about coverage should contact the DNR Division of Water at 877-928-3755 (select option 5 when answered), or by emailing at water_inquiry@dnr.IN.gov.
A copy of the entire emergency rule is at IN.gov/nrc/files/lsa18152e.pdf.
This emergency rule only addresses property that falls under DNR jurisdiction. Other state, federal or local approvals may also be needed for some repairs.
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