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 8-2-5 to authorize possession and consumption of alcohol on the licensed premises of a pavilion authorized by IC 14-18-2-3 and to prohibit possession and consumption of alcohol at a designated youth tent area. Amends 312 IAC 8-2-6 to allow release of a pet or service animal from its leash where authorized by the department. Amends 312 IAC 8-2-8 to add a definition of "campground" and to clarify a person using a trail on a department property may leave the trail if participating in an activity authorized by a department license. 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 14-19-1-1.

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

John Bergman

Assistant Director

Division of State Parks and Reservoirs

Department of Natural Resources

Indiana Government Center South

402 West Washington Street, Room W296

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 232-4131

jbergman@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: 20130703-IR-312130294NIA

Composed: Apr 24,2024 4:43:46AM EDT

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