TITLE 312 NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

Notice of Intent to Adopt a Rule

LSA Document #07-186

Under IC 4-22-2-23, the Natural Resources Commission intends to adopt a rule concerning the following:

OVERVIEW: Adds 312 IAC 18-3-21 under the article pertaining to entomology and plant pathology to regulate Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) as a pest or pathogen. Prohibits the possession of this plant species, including the transport of the plant on aquatic equipment and gives the DNR the authority to regulate an infested body of water to prevent the movement of the plant to other waters. Questions concerning the proposed rule amendments may be directed to Sandra Jensen at (317) 232-4699 or sjensen@nrc.in.gov. Statutory authority: IC 14-10-2-4; IC 14-24-3.

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule is:

Doug Keller

Aquatic Nuisance Species Coordinator

Department of Natural Resources

Division of Fish and Wildlife

Indiana Government Center-South

402 West Washington Street, Room W273

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 234-3883

dkeller@dnr.in.gov

DIN: 20070328-IR-312070186NIA

Composed: May 06,2024 11:46:22AM EDT

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