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, which governs the management of public freshwater lakes, to authorize extended license durations for qualified temporary structures and dredging activities under IC 14-26-2-17. Included are qualified temporary structures that may be removed on a seasonal basis, dredging projects, and licenses contingent on federal or state funding. 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, 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 14-10-2-4; IC 14-26-2-17; 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

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

Eric P. Shields

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

One North Capitol, Suite 700

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 234-3997

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: 20120523-IR-312120270NIA

Composed: Apr 18,2024 11:48:37AM EDT

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