Notices of Rulemaking Intent

TITLE 325. Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission

CHAPTER 20. Racing Officials and Racing Personnel

[OAR Docket #12-71]

RULEMAKING ACTION:

Notice of proposed PERMANENT rulemaking.

PROPOSED RULE:

325:20-1-21. Duties of the Official Veterinarian [AMENDED]

325:20-1-22. Duties of the Racing Veterinarian [AMENDED]

SUMMARY:

Mr. Constantin A. Rieger, Commission Executive Director, recommends that the rules be amended to specify the approved actions of the Racing Veterinarian in the case of a horse who suffers a catastrophic injury at a racetrack.

AUTHORITY:

75 O.S., Section 303; Title 3A O.S. Section 204(A); Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission.

COMMENT PERIOD:

Persons wishing to present their views in writing may do so before 4:30 p.m., Friday, March 16, 2012, at the following address: Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, Shepherd Mall, 2401 N.W. 23, Suite 78, Oklahoma City, OK 73107.

PUBLIC HEARING:

A public hearing will be held between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 16, 2012, at the following address: Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, Shepherd Mall, 2401 N.W. 23, Suite 78, Oklahoma City, OK 73107.

REQUESTS FOR COMMENTS FROM BUSINESS ENTITIES:

The Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission requests that business entities affected by this proposed rule provide the Commission, within the comment period, in dollar amounts, if possible, the increase in the level of direct costs, indirect costs, or other costs expected to be incurred by the business entity due to compliance with the proposed rule. Business entities may submit this information in writing to the Commission, at the above address, before the close of the comment period on March 16, 2012.

COPIES OF PROPOSED RULE AMENDMENTS:

A copy of the proposed rule amendments may be obtained from the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, Shepherd Mall, 2401 N.W. 23, Suite 78, Oklahoma City, OK 73107.

RULE IMPACT STATEMENT:

Pursuant to 75 O.S. Section 303(D), a rule impact statement will be prepared by February 17, 2012 and may be obtained from the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission at the above address.

CONTACT PERSON:

Bonnie Morris, Agency Rulemaking Liaison, (405) 943-6472.

[OAR Docket #12-71; filed 1-26-12]