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 9-3-14.5 to specify requirements for the possession of untanned hides and carcasses, the release and possession of live furbearing mammals during the season, and the disposition of furbearing mammals taken during the hunting and trapping season. Amends 312 IAC 9-3-15 governing the taking of a wild animal that is damaging property by a resident landowner or tenant. Effective 30 days after filing with the Publisher. Questions 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, at nrcrules@nrc.in.gov, or by telephone at (317) 232-4699. Comments may be sent by regular mail to the address above or through http://www.in.gov/nrc/2377.htm. 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

402 West Washington Street, Room W273

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 233-6527

lpetercheff@dnr.in.gov

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, IN 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: 20100929-IR-312100614NIA

Composed: May 01,2024 9:09:07PM EDT

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