CHAPTER 12. STEEL INDUSTRY
IC 5-28-12
Chapter 12. Steel Industry
IC 5-28-12-1
Examination of laws, problems, and matters relating to steel
industry
Sec. 1. The corporation shall conduct an examination of:
(1) Indiana and federal statutes, rules, and regulations that
either encourage or discourage production and consumption of
Indiana steel;
(2) the problems currently faced by the Indiana steel industry,
including foreign competition and the economic climate for the
steel industry in Indiana; and
(3) any other matters considered relevant to the future of the
steel industry in Indiana.
As added by P.L.4-2005, SEC.34.
IC 5-28-12-2
Studies; annual report; meetings; assistance
Sec. 2. (a) The corporation shall conduct appropriate studies and
present an annual report to the legislative council and a summary
letter to the general assembly through the legislative council not later
than December 1 each year. The report must address the following
issues:
(1) Ways in which the use of Indiana steel can be expanded in
Indiana and the world.
(2) Ways in which any additional problems included in the
examination conducted under section 1 of this chapter may be
remedied.
(3) The modification, if any, of state statutes or rules.
The report and the letter must be in an electronic format under
IC 5-14-6.
(b) The corporation may request officials of governmental
agencies in Indiana to attend its meetings and provide technical
assistance and information as requested by the corporation.
As added by P.L.4-2005, SEC.34.
IC 5-28-12-3
Advising state and local government officials
Sec. 3. The corporation shall, upon request, advise state and local
government officials on questions and matters affecting the steel
industry.
As added by P.L.4-2005, SEC.34.
IC 5-28-12-4
Funding
Sec. 4. Funding for the corporation's activities shall be derived
from funds appropriated to the corporation. Funds required for any
third party studies approved by the corporation must come from
contributions by the steel industry or other interested parties, as well
as those funds that may be made available to the corporation.
However, it is anticipated that the combined existing technical
resources of the various participating institutions, organizations, and
agencies will satisfy the corporation's technical support requirements.
As added by P.L.4-2005, SEC.34.