IC 8-15.7-6
    Chapter 6. Development and Operations Standards for Projects

IC 8-15.7-6-1
Standards for plans and specifications
    Sec. 1. The plans and specifications, if any, for each projectdeveloped under this article must comply with:
        (1) the department's standards for other projects of a similarnature, except as otherwise provided in the public-privateagreement; and
        (2) any other applicable state or federal standards.
As added by P.L.47-2006, SEC.40.

IC 8-15.7-6-2
Compliance with certain laws
    Sec. 2. (a) Unless otherwise provided by federal law or thissection, the operator or any contractor or subcontractor of theoperator engaged in the construction of a project is not required tocomply with IC 4-13.6 or IC 5-16 concerning state public works,IC 5-17 concerning purchases of materials and supplies, or otherstatutes concerning procedures for procurement of public works orpersonal property as a condition of being awarded and performingwork on the project.
    (b) IC 5-16-7 concerning the common construction wage appliesto the operator or any contractor or subcontractor of the operatorengaged in a project for the construction of the Illiana Expressway,a limited access facility connecting Interstate Highway 65 innorthwestern Indiana with an interstate highway in Illinois.
As added by P.L.47-2006, SEC.40. Amended by P.L.85-2010,SEC.19.

IC 8-15.7-6-3
Projects subject to certain state highway standards
    Sec. 3. Each project constructed or operated under this article isconsidered to be part of the state highway system designated underIC 8-23-4-2 for purposes of identification, maintenance standards,and enforcement of traffic laws.
As added by P.L.47-2006, SEC.40.

IC 8-15.7-6-4
Agreements for maintenance and other services
    Sec. 4. An operator may enter into agreements for maintenance orother services under this article with the department and other localor state agencies. The department may:
        (1) with the assistance of all applicable local and state agencies,establish a unified permitting and licensing process for theprocessing and issuance of all necessary permits and licensesfor projects under this article, including, but not limited to, allenvironmental permits and business and tax licenses; and
        (2) provide other services for which the department may be

reimbursed, including, but not limited to, preliminary planning,environmental certification (including the procurement of allnecessary environmental permits), right-of-way acquisition,utility relocations and adjustments, and preliminary design ofprojects under this article.
As added by P.L.47-2006, SEC.40.

IC 8-15.7-6-5
Expediting permits, licenses, and approvals
    Sec. 5. The department shall seek the cooperation of federal andlocal agencies to expedite all necessary federal and local permits,licenses, and approvals necessary for projects under this article.
As added by P.L.47-2006, SEC.40.