TITLE 345 INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ANIMAL HEALTH

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

OVERVIEW: Amends 345 IAC 2-7 governing the state chronic wasting disease herd status program for cervids, such as deer and elk, to be consistent with a new federal rule governing interstate shipment of cervids. The rule will amend and add animal health requirements for moving cervids into Indiana, within the state, and to exhibition. The rule will amend requirements for enrollment and participation in cervid herd disease status programs. The rule may address animal health requirements to control risks associated with chronic wasting disease, tuberculosis, brucellosis, and other diseases. The rule may make other changes in the law of animal disease control in cervids. Questions and comments concerning the proposed rule may be sent to the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule. Statutory authority: IC 15-17-3-13; IC 15-17-3-21; IC 15-17-15-9; IC 15-17-15-11.

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

Gary L. Haynes

Director of Legal Affairs

Indiana State Board of Animal Health

Discovery Hall, Suite 100

1202 E. 38th Street

Indianapolis, IN 46205

(317) 544-2412

ghaynes@boah.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: 20120815-IR-345120491NIA

Composed: Apr 25,2024 2:56:53AM EDT

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