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 Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) rules governing animal carcass disposal. Amends 345 IAC 7-7 to authorize the state veterinarian to approve an extension of time or alternate method for animal carcass disposal in response to an animal disease outbreak, weather emergency, or other catastrophic event. The proposed rule authorizes disposal of animal carcasses and condemned and inedible waste by above ground burial and establishes standards for this method, and adds a new section to relocate burial standards for animal carcasses and condemned and inedible waste and amends these standards. The rule clarifies what constitutes thoroughly and completely composted, incinerated, and digested material, and also clarifies the requirements for commercial carcass and inedible waste disposal facilities. Questions and comments concerning the proposed rule may be sent to the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule. Statutory authority: IC 15-17-3-21.

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

Sarah Simpson

Director of Legal Affairs, Licensing, and Enforcement

Indiana State Board of Animal Health

Discovery Hall, Suite 100

1202 East 38th Street

Indianapolis, IN 46205

(317) 544-2410

sasimpson@boah.in.gov

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Ombudsman designated by IC 5-28-17-6 is:

Greg Lannan

Small Business Ombudsman

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

One North Capitol, Suite 700

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 601-8892

glannan@iedc.in.gov

Resources available to regulated entities through the small business ombudsman include the ombudsman's duties stated in IC 5-28-17-6, specifically IC 5-28-17-6(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: 20211229-IR-345210540NIA

Composed: Apr 19,2024 1:15:49AM EDT

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