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 2-4-12 by removing J. Edward Roush Lake (formerly known as "Huntington Reservoir") from the listing of lakes that are subject to standards governing fishing tournaments. Amends 312 IAC 8-2-3 by clarifying requirements for hunting blinds, prohibiting the use of lead shot while hunting mourning doves, and clarifying requirements for the taking of reptiles and amphibians on a DNR property. Amends 312 IAC 8-2-8 by clarifying requirements for the use of airborne transportation devices and motor-driven airborne devices used on a DNR property. Amends 312 IAC 8-2-9 by removing the reference to tow kite flying. Questions 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 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 14-10-2-1; IC 14-10-2-4; IC 14-11-2-1; IC 14-15-7-3; IC 14-19-1-1; 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

Indiana Government Center South

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: 20110803-IR-312110442NIA

Composed: Apr 19,2024 8:06:53PM EDT

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