TITLE 312 NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

Notice of Intent to Adopt a Rule

LSA Document #09-137

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

OVERVIEW: Amends 312 IAC 6, which governs the placement of structures in navigable waters, to provide new standards pertaining to the placement of piers. Incorporates by reference a nonrule policy document, which assists with the identification of riparian zones, for use as guidance in performing regulatory functions anticipated by IC 14-29-1 (sometimes called the "Navigable Waters Act"). Provides standards for determining lawful nonconforming uses. Makes technical changes. 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, IN 46204-2200, at slucas@nrc.in.gov, or by telephone at (317) 233-3322. Statutory authority: IC 14-10-2-4; IC 14-29-1-8.

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

James J. Hebenstreit

Assistant Director, Division of Water

Department of Natural Resources

Indiana Government Center South

402 West Washington Street, Room W264

Indianapolis, IN 46204-2640

(317) 232-4165

jhebenstreit@dnr.in.gov

DIN: 20090211-IR-312090137NIA

Composed: May 04,2024 1:59:19PM EDT

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