Under IC 4-22-2-24, notice is given that on August 24, 2009, at 9:00 a.m., at the Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N501, Indianapolis, Indiana, the Natural Resources Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to 312 IAC 6 and 312 IAC 10 to address general licenses and individual licenses that govern prospecting for hard mineral resources in waterways.

The proposed rule amendments would not impose requirements or costs on any small business under IC 4-22-2-24(d)(3). A copy of the data, studies, or analyses relied upon under IC 4-22-2-24(d) is available for inspection at the Natural Resources Commission, Division of Hearings, Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N501, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 (Attention: Stephen L. Lucas). Questions or comments may be forwarded to the mailing address provided above, electronically through http://www.in.gov/nrc/2377.htm, by e-mail at nrcrules@nrc.in.gov, or by telephone at 317-233-3322.

Copies of these rules are now on file at the Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N501 and Legislative Services Agency, One North Capitol, Suite 325, Indianapolis, Indiana and are open for public inspection.