Bill > HB1348

This bill establishes a statewide system for regulating grease control equipment, which refers to the necessary combination of grease interceptors (exterior or underground receptacles for high-volume wastewater) and grease traps (watertight tanks) designed to prevent fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from entering sewer systems. It applies to commercial facilities, food establishments, and mobile retail food establishments that discharge wastewater containing FOG. The bill requires these "regulated entities" to install and maintain properly sized grease control equipment, with exceptions for those who can demonstrate they don't generate significant FOG. It also sets rules for how "regulating authorities" (entities receiving wastewater) can charge for FOG programs and evaluate compliance, preventing blanket mandates on specific equipment types or sizes if existing equipment is adequate. Furthermore, the bill creates a process for "septage haulers" (companies collecting and transporting waste from septic tanks and similar units) to resolve disputes with wastewater treatment plants regarding the acceptance of septage, requiring plants that have accepted septage since January 1, 2023, to continue doing so under certain conditions, unless it would violate permits or operational capabilities.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1348/details