TITLE 312 NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

Notice of Intent to Adopt a Rule

LSA Document #08-886

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

OVERVIEW: Amends 312 IAC 9-6-1 by clarifying the rules for which these definitions apply and changing the definition of the term "rough fish". Amends 312 IAC 9-6-2 to add a standard for measuring a paddlefish. Amends 312 IAC 9-7-16 governing sport fishing on the Ohio River. Amends 312 IAC 9-7-19 to prohibit the taking of paddlefish. Amends 312 IAC 9-8-6 governing commercial fishing on the Ohio River by establishing a size limit and season date for paddlefish and imposing restrictions on gill or trammel nets. Effective 30 days after filing with the Publisher. Questions and comments may be sent to the Division of Hearings, Natural Resources Commission, Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N501, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2200, through http://www.in.gov/nrc/2377.htm, at nrcrules@nrc.in.gov, or by telephone at (317) 232-4699. Statutory authority: IC 14-10-2-4; IC 14-22-2-6.

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

Linnea Petercheff

Staff Specialist

Division of Fish and Wildlife

Department of Natural Resources

Indiana Government Center South

402 West Washington Street, Room W273

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

(317) 233-6527

lpetercheff@dnr.in.gov

DIN: 20081126-IR-312080886NIA

Composed: May 03,2024 5:56:58AM EDT

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