August 23, 2023

On behalf of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), I am submitting this notice in compliance with IC 4-22-2-19, which requires an agency to begin the rulemaking process for new rules not later than 60 days after the effective date of the statutes that authorize the rule, unless a notice is filed with the publisher that includes the reasons why rulemaking began more than 60 days after the effective date.

To comply with IC 4-22-2-19(b) and IC 4-22-2-19(c), DNR is asking for an extension on the following:

DNR was unable to begin the rulemaking process within 60 days of the authorizing statute's effective date at this time with regard to the general licenses as they are conducting research as well as working with stakeholders and landowners regarding the licenses.

Bryan Poynter

Chair

Natural Resources Commission