20131009-IR-312130448NIA OVERVIEW: Amends 312 IAC 4, which governs the Division of Law Enforcement of the Department of Natural Resources, to amend definitions, remove references to the deputy director, amend prerequisites f...

TITLE 312 NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

Notice of Intent to Adopt a Rule LSA Document #13-448

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

OVERVIEW: Amends 312 IAC 4, which governs the Division of Law Enforcement of the Department of Natural Resources, to amend definitions, remove references to the deputy director, amend prerequisites for application to become a conservation officer, remove review requirements for general orders and standard operating procedures, make other amendments to Division governance, and make technical changes. 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 [e-mail], or by telephone at [phone]. Comments may be sent by regular mail to the address above or through http://www.in.gov/nrc/2377.htm. Statutory authority: IC 14-9-8-3; IC 14-10-2-4.

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

Lieutenant Colonel Steve Hunter

Division of Law Enforcement

Department of Natural Resources

Indiana Government Center South

402 West Washington Street, Room W255D

Indianapolis, IN 46204

[phone]

[e-mail]

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Ombudsman designated by IC 5-28-17-5 is:

Eric P. Shields

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

One North Capitol, Suite 700

Indianapolis, IN 46204

[phone]

[e-mail]

Resources available to regulated entities through the small business ombudsman include the ombudsman's duties stated in IC 5-28-17-5, specifically IC 5-28-17-5(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.

Posted: 10/09/2013 by Legislative Services Agency

DIN: 20131009-IR-312130448NIA

Composed: Nov 01,2016 1:40:56AM EDT

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