Amendment of plan; procedures; filing and implementation

Sec. 18. (a) A district may amend the district's solid waste management plan at any time using the procedures set forth in sections 1 through 7 of this chapter. (b) A district shall amend its district plan using the procedures set forth in sections 1 through 7 of this chapter if the district decides to implement one (1) of the following programs and the program is not addressed in the district's district plan or the district decides to not implement one (1) of the following programs and the program is addressed in the district's district plan: (1) A program involving a facility that requires a permit from or registration with the department. (2) A program involving a facility for processing recyclable materials. (3) A program for collecting recyclables. (4) A major education program. (c) An amended plan prepared under this section: (1) shall be immediately filed with the commissioner; and (2) may be implemented after filing unless the commissioner notifies the district in writing within thirty (30) days after the filing that the amended plan fails to comply with the state plan. The written notice of the commissioner must also provide written comments on changes that would make the amended plan acceptable. (d) An amended district plan prepared under this section shall be filed: (1) on a form; or (2) in a format; provided by the department.