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 345 IAC 8 governing dairy products inspection. The proposed rule will conform BOAH rules to the 2013 Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO). The proposed rule updates the current incorporation by reference of the 2011 PMO to the 2013 revision. The proposed rule updates the current incorporation by reference of certain Food and Drug Administration (FDA) food standards from April 1, 2012, to April 1, 2014. The proposed rule will conform BOAH dairy rules to changes in the state dairy inspection law made in the 2014 session of the General Assembly, including the rule governing penalties for drug residue violations. The proposed rule will amend 345 IAC 8 to clarify milk testing standards, such as the added water standard, remove certain raw milk sediment testing requirements, and make other updates and amendments to the dairy inspection rules. Questions and comments concerning the proposed rule may be sent to the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule. Statutory authority: IC 15-18.

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 4-4-35-8 is:

Erik Scheub

Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship

One North Capitol, Suite 600

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 232-5679

ombudsman@osbe.in.gov

Resources available to regulated entities through the small business ombudsman include the ombudsman's duties stated in IC 4-4-35-8, specifically IC 4-4-35-8(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: 20140604-IR-345140199NIA

Composed: May 03,2024 3:11:19PM EDT

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