TITLE 355 STATE CHEMIST OF THE STATE OF INDIANA

Under IC 4-22-2-23, the State Chemist of the State of Indiana intends to adopt a rule concerning the following:

OVERVIEW: Adds 355 IAC 4-0.5-1.7 to establish a definition of fertilizer material. Amends 355 IAC 4-1-3 to expand the scope of certification and licensing in category 3b to include commercial applicators who apply fertilizer material and to create a category for commercial applicators of agricultural fertilizer materials. Amends 355 IAC 4-6-1 to add a definition of fertilizer material and to expand the definition of category 3b licensed applicator for hire to include fertilizer material application. Effective 30 days after filing with the Publisher. Questions may be directed to the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule. Statutory authority: IC 15-16-2-44; IC 15-16-5-44; IC 15-16-5-45.

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

David Scott

Pesticide Administrator

Office of the Indiana State Chemist

175 South University Street

West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2063

(765) 494-1593

scottde@purdue.edu

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Ombudsman designated by IC 5-28-17-5 is:

Ryan Asberry

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

One North Capitol, Suite 700

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

(317) 232-8962

smallbizombudsman@iedc.in.gov

Resources available to regulated entities through the small business ombudsman include the ombudsman's duties stated in IC 5-28-17-5, specifically IC 5-28-17-5(9), investigating and attempting to resolve any matter regarding compliance by a small business with a law, rule, or policy administered by a state agency, either as a party to a proceeding or as a mediator.

DIN: 20100908-IR-355100565NIA

Composed: May 02,2024 8:23:09AM EDT

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