327 IAC 2-6.1-3 Exclusions

Sec. 3. Notwithstanding any other section of this rule, the reporting requirement of this rule does not apply to the following occurrences: (1) Discharges or exceedances that are under the jurisdiction of an applicable permit when the substance in question is covered by the permit and death or acute injury or illness to animals or humans does not occur. (2) Lawful application of materials, including, but not limited to: (A) commercial or natural fertilizers and pesticides on or to land or water; or (B) dust suppression materials. (3) The application of petroleum necessary for construction that does not damage waters of the state. (4) Spills of less than one (1) pound or one (1) pint. (5) Spills of integral operating fluids, in the use of motor vehicles or other equipment, the total volume of which is less than or equal to fifty-five (55) gallons and which do not damage waters of the state. (6) Oil sheens produced as a result of the normal operation of properly functioning watercraft. (7) A release of a substance integral to a spill response activity that has been approved and authorized by a state or federal on-scene coordinator.