TITLE 312 NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

Under IC 4-22-2-23, the Natural Resources Commission intends to adopt a rule concerning the following:

OVERVIEW: Adds 312 IAC 28 to provide for the purpose, administration, and definition of the Indiana State Land Office, a new division with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, as anticipated by P.L.151-2012 (HEA 1279). Included within the purposes are those necessary and appropriate to the performance of functions of the state land office under IC 14-18-1.5 and IC 36-9-27-86. 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:

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

John Davis

Deputy Director

Bureau of Lands and Cultural Resources

Department of Natural Resources

Indiana Government Center South

402 West Washington Street, Room W256

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 232-4025

jdavis@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: 20121010-IR-312120555NIA

Composed: Apr 24,2024 9:17:55AM EDT

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