TITLE 355 STATE CHEMIST OF THE STATE OF INDIANA

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

OVERVIEW: Amends and adds provisions to 355 IAC 4-0.5 concerning definitions. Amends 355 IAC 4-1 concerning certification standards, procedures, and exemptions for commercial and private pesticide applicators. Amends 355 IAC 4-2 concerning supervision and requirements for noncertified pesticide applicators and registered technicians. Amends 355 IAC 4-4 concerning record keeping requirements. Amends 355 IAC 4-5-2 to simplify notification requirements for termite control pesticide applications. Amends 355 IAC 4-7-3 concerning registration renewal for registered technicians. Repeals 355 IAC 4-0.5-2, 355 IAC 4-0.5-3, 355 IAC 4-0.5-4, 355 IAC 4-1-4, 355 IAC 4-2-1, 355 IAC 4-2-3, 355 IAC 4-2-5, 355 IAC 4-2-7, 355 IAC 4-3-0.5, 355 IAC 4-5-1, 355 IAC 4-5-3, 355 IAC 4-6-1, 355 IAC 4-6-3, and 355 IAC 4-7-1. Statutory authority: IC 15-16-2-44; IC 15-16-4-50; IC 15-16-4-52; IC 15-16-5-44; IC 15-16-5-45.

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

David Scott

Pesticide Administrator

Office of the Indiana State Chemist

175 South University Street

West Lafayette, IN 47907-2063

(765) 494-1593

scottde@purdue.edu

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: 20220831-IR-355220266NIA

Composed: May 10,2024 10:58:52AM EDT

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