TITLE 345 INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ANIMAL HEALTH

Under IC 4-22-2-23, the Indiana State Board of Animal Health intends to adopt a rule concerning the following:

OVERVIEW: Amends 345 IAC 1-5 governing rabies control. The primary purpose of the changes is to update the incorporation by reference of the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians, Inc. Compendium of Animal Rabies Control (hereafter referred to as the "Compendium"). The proposed rule updates the incorporation by reference of components of the Compendium from the 2008 edition to the 2016 edition. Amends 345 IAC 1-5-2 to clarify the ongoing revaccination requirements for dogs and cats three months of age and older. Makes other updates and amendments to rules governing rabies control. Questions and comments concerning the proposed rule may be sent to the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule. Statutory authority: IC 15-17-3; IC 15-17-6.

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

Sarah Simpson

Director of Legal Affairs, Licensing, and Enforcement

Indiana State Board of Animal Health

Discovery Hall, Suite 100

1202 East 38th Street

Indianapolis, IN 46205

(317) 544-2410

sasimpson@boah.in.gov

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Ombudsman designated by IC 4-4-35-8 is:

Robert Warner

Small Business Ombudsman

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

One North Capitol, Suite 600

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 232-5679

rwarner@iedc.in.gov

Resources available to regulated entities through the small business ombudsman include the ombudsman's duties stated in IC 4-4-35-8, specifically IC 4-4-35-8(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.

DIN: 20161109-IR-345160498NIA

Composed: Nov 10,2016 2:10:17AM EST

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