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ELTF 50% Decommissioning/Replacement Program Training for UST Owners, Contractors, and Consultants

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is hosting training sessions for the 50% Decommissioning/Replacement Program. An overview of the program will be presented, including planning tips to make the reimbursement process more efficient. IDEM welcomes an open dialogue with participants toward facilitating a better understanding of the challenges you might be facing. Staff will also be available to answer individual questions directly following the presentation.

Sessions will be held 1-3 p.m. ET in Harrison Hall Conference Room 18 at Indiana Government Center South on March 4, March 11, and March 18.  
March 11 (only) attendees can join online.  Details will be provided to those who RSVP for that date.

RSVP by email with name, affiliation, and preferred date. If you have specific questions, include them in your RSVP.

Funding Available for Clean Air Projects - RFPs due February 28

IDEM recently announced the availability of funding for the next round of grants for Indiana’s DieselWise Program. Public and private entities may submit applications, and the Request for Proposals (RFP) deadline is February 28, 2025.

Application materials and information can be found at idem.IN.gov/airquality/dieselwise.

2025 Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence Applications and Nominations Due March 7

Presented annually since 1994, the Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence has become one of Indiana’s most prestigious environmental awards. IDEM recently updated the award criteria for the Greening of the Government category to allow state, county and local government agencies of all sizes the opportunity to have their successful programs recognized.

Eligible projects must have occurred in Indiana and been implemented in 2023 or 2024. Nomination forms and instructions are available at the link above.