in-20260722-IR-312260260RAA: Regulatory Analysis — 312 IAC (LSA #260260)
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Temporary Changes for the time the interim rule is effective Adds superseding language so the interim rule supersedes 312 IAC 9-4-2 Corresponding conforming change of renumbering all subsections Conforming change of “312 IAC 9-4-2” to set forth the season dates, bag limits, and hunting zones Temporarily amends 312 IAC 9-4-2 to add season dates, bag limits, and zones for waterfowl and migratory bird hunting Hunters would not be able to take waterfowl and other migratory game birds in Indiana Indiana maintains a healthy waterfowl and migratory bird population Local businesses that sell gas, food, and other supplies to hunters Two hundred thirty-seven thousand dollars ($237,000) in waterfowl stamp revenue. Administrative expenses are in the ordinary course of business for the department so this is not considered a significant impact. Local businesses have revenue from the sale of gas, food, and other supplies to hunters IX. Contact Information of Staff to Answer Substantive Questions
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TITLE 312 NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Regulatory Analysis LSA Document #26-260 I. Description of Rule II. Fiscal Impact Analysis III. Impacted Parties Subsection Temporary Changes for the time the interim rule is effective Reason for the Change Added subsection (a) Adds superseding language so the interim rule supersedes 312 IAC 9-4-2 Corresponding conforming change of renumbering all subsections Interim rule format New subsections (b) through (g) Conforming change of “312 IAC 9-4-2” to set forth the season dates, bag limits, and hunting zones Interim rule format Code Cite Direct Effects Indirect Effect Fiscal Impact to the department Business Impacts Temporarily amends 312 IAC 9-4-2 to add season dates, bag limits, and zones for waterfowl and migratory bird hunting Hunters would not be able to take waterfowl and other migratory game birds in Indiana Indiana maintains a healthy waterfowl and migratory bird population The department continues to sell stable numbers of licenses Local businesses that sell gas, food, and other supplies to hunters Two hundred thirty-seven thousand dollars ($237,000) in waterfowl stamp revenue. Administrative expenses are in the ordinary course of business for the department so this is not considered a significant impact. Local businesses have revenue from the sale of gas, food, and other supplies to hunters
V. Benefit Analysis
VI. Cost Analysis VII. Sources of Information VIII. Regulatory Analysis IX. Contact Information of Staff to Answer Substantive Questions Notice of Public Comment Period for Interim Rule: 20260722-IR-312260260INA Notice of Determination Received: July 15, 2026
Documents
- Full text (state register) · July 22, 2026
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