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 9-2.1-1 to change the incorporation by reference of federal regulations governing meat and meat products inspection from January 1, 2013, to January 1, 2016. Amends 345 IAC 9-21.5-2 to change the incorporation by reference of federal regulations governing the voluntary inspection of rabbits from January 1, 2012, to January 1, 2016. Amends 345 IAC 10-1-1 to include a definition of a "limited permit" for sales of exempt poultry products. Adds 345 IAC 10-2-6 to set forth the requirements for poultry slaughter and processing under a limited permit. Adds 345 IAC 10-2-7 to establish labeling requirements for all poultry products produced in an establishment operating under an exemption or limited permit described in IC 15-17-5-11(a). Amends 345 IAC 10-2.1-1 to change the incorporation by reference of federal regulations governing poultry products inspection from January 1, 2013, to January 1, 2016. Makes other updates and amendments to rules governing the slaughter and processing of meat and poultry products. Questions and comments concerning the proposed rule may be sent to the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule. Statutory authority: IC 15-17-3; IC 15-17-5.

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:

Robert Warner

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: 20160601-IR-345160220NIA

Composed: Apr 16,2024 5:11:33AM EDT

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