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 3-1-7 to allow initial filings sent by electronic mail and to remove the deadline requirement for filings sent by electronic mail. Adds 312 IAC 3-1-7.5 governing a party's time to file a response or reply. Repeals 312 IAC 3-1-8. 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 N103, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2273, 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 https://www.in.gov/nrc/rules/rulemaking-docket/. Statutory authority: IC 14-10-2-2.5; IC 14-10-2-4; IC 25-31.5-3-8.

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

Billie Franklin

Paralegal

Division of Hearings

Natural Resources Commission

Indiana Government Center North

100 North Senate Avenue, Room N103

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 232-0156

bifranklin@nrc.in.gov

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

Emily Totten

Small Business Ombudsman

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

One North Capitol, Suite 700

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 402-3062

etotten@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: 20220316-IR-312220076NIA

Composed: Apr 23,2024 9:59:11PM EDT

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