Permanent Rules

Permanent Rules

A "rule" is the whole or any part of a state agency statement of general applicability that: (1) has or is designated to have the effect of law; and (2) implements, interprets, or prescribes: (A) law or policy; or (B) the organization, procedure, or practice requirements of the state agency. (IC 4-22-2-3)

The Natural Resources Commission adopts permanent rules for the Department of Natural Resources. The Commission's permanent rules are codified at 312 IAC through the Legislative Services Agency.

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Rule Name: Nonresident Fee Increases (312 IAC 1.5-2)

Description: (LSA#25-428) The proposed rule increases the fee for: (1) an annual pass for nonresidents; (2) nonresidents entering Prophetstown State Park; (3) nonresidents entering Indiana Dunes State Park; and (4) nonresidents entering any other property owned or managed by the department of natural resources.

Rule Name: Schedule Deer Hunt (312 IAC 9-2-18)

Description: (LSA#25-252) The proposed rule adds the definition of "harvest per effort" to 312 IAC 9-1-8.5 and adds 312 IAC 9-2-18 regarding scheduled deer hunting in designated areas for population management.

Rule Name: Invasive Carp Harvest Permit (312 IAC 9-10-28)

Description: (LSA#25-281) The proposed rule adds 312 IAC 9-10-28 to establish the invasive carp harvest permit to allow an individual to harvest invasive carp on waters of the state using gear that is not currently allowed in waters of the state for commercial fishing.

Rule Name: Carbon Sequestration (312 IAC 30-1 through 312 IAC 30-8)

Description: (LSA#25-162) The proposed rule establishes the applicability of carbon sequestration projects, in conjunction with IC 14-39-2 . Additionally, the proposed rule contains definitions to clarify certain terms, as well as regulations for: (1) obtaining a carbon dioxide transmission pipeline certificate of authority; (2) obtaining a carbon sequestration project permit; (3) administrative and procedural items regarding carbon sequestration projects and carbon dioxide transmission pipelines; (4) ongoing responsibilities of a storage operator; and (5) records of a storage operator. For further details, please see Regulatory Analysis below.