TITLE 312 NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

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

OVERVIEW: Amends 312 IAC 11 governing public freshwater lakes to define and establish standards for a general license to place an aerator. Clarifies that an aerator that is not authorized by a general license must not be placed in a public freshwater lake except upon a person's prior receipt of an individual license. Amends provisions addressing the administrative review of general licenses to include general licenses for the placement and maintenance of an aerator. Removes the requirement of participation in mediation if all parties agree not to participate. Incorporates by reference a nonrule policy document that provides guidance for the identification of riparian zones. Makes other technical changes. Effective 30 days after filing with the Publisher. Statutory authority: IC 14-10-2-4; IC 14-15-7-3; IC 14-26-2-23.

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: 20091007-IR-312090806NIA

Composed: May 03,2024 6:41:09PM EDT

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