20100818-IR-345100332EIA Economic Impact Statement LSA Document #10-332

TITLE 345 INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ANIMAL HEALTH

Economic Impact Statement LSA Document #10-332

IC 4-22-2.1-5 Statement Concerning Rules Affecting Small Businesses

1. Description of the Rule

The rule incorporates by reference the January 1, 2010, version of federal regulations containing the National Poultry Improvement Plan, including the avian influenza surveillance program. 9 CFR Part 145 and 9 CFR Part 146. The rule declares the state's policy on cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture to administer the H5/N7 low pathogenic avian influenza eradication program. 9 CFR Part 56.

2. Description of Affected Industry

The United States Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA NAS) 2007 Census of Agriculture reports that the poultry industry in Indiana is comprised of the following number of farms:

	Type of Poultry	Farms
	Layers	3,583 farms
	Pullets for laying flock replacement	519
	Broilers and meat–type chickens	594
	Turkeys	498
	Ducks	793
	Emus	20
	Geese	33
	Ostriches	2
	Pheasants	113
	Pigeons or squab	138
	Quail	75
	Other poultry	749

3. Reporting, Record Keeping, and Other Administrative Costs

The National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) incorporated by reference in the rule is a voluntary program. Therefore, the proposed changes will only require additional reporting, record keeping, or other administrative costs if a business chooses to participate.

4. Estimated Total Annual Economic Impact on Small Businesses

The BOAH does not anticipate increased costs to small businesses as a result of adopting the rule.

5. Justification for Costs

The Board of Animal Health is required by state law to cooperate with the Indiana State Poultry Association and the United States Department of Agriculture in administering the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP). IC 15-17-10-15. The rule updates the NPIP standards to the most recent version.

6. Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

The Board of Animal Health is required by state law to cooperate with the Indiana State Poultry Association and the United States Department of Agriculture in administering the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP). IC 15-17-10-15. The NPIP is a voluntary program for industry administered by the states. Participants must meet specific requirements to enter and remain in the program. States must administer the program in a manner that is consistent with the national program. The NPIP program requirements for participants and states are prescribed by the United States Department of Agriculture. Therefore, alternative methods were not selected.

Posted: 08/18/2010 by Legislative Services Agency

DIN: 20100818-IR-345100332EIA

Composed: Nov 01,2016 12:58:24AM EDT

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