TITLE 312 NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

Under IC 4-22-2-23, the Natural Resources Commission intends to adopt a rule concerning the following:

OVERVIEW: Adds 312 IAC 5-2-12.5 to define "fishing tournament". Adds 312 IAC 5-2-18.5 to define "major organized boating activity". Amends 312 IAC 5-3-2 governing boat races, water ski events, and major organized boating activities. Adds 312 IAC 5-3.5 to govern organized activities and tournaments on designated public waters. Amends 312 IAC 5-5-3 governing litter and other waste disposal from a boat. Repeals 312 IAC 2-4 governing organized activities and tournaments on designated public waters. Questions may be sent to the Division of Hearings, Natural Resources Commission, Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N501, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2200, 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 http://www.in.gov/nrc/2377.htm. Statutory authority: IC 14-10-2-1; IC 14-10-2-4; IC 14-11-2-1; IC 14-15-7-3.

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

Steve Hunter

Lieutenant Colonel

Law Enforcement

Department of Natural Resources

Indiana Government Center South

402 West Washington Street, Room W255D

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 232-8034

shunter@dnr.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: 20141231-IR-312140515NIA

Composed: May 03,2024 6:27:59AM EDT

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