NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MEETING

Fort Harrison State Park – Garrison

6002 North Post Road

Indianapolis, Indiana

During the Natural Resources Commission meeting, all health and safety protocols prescribed by local, state and federal authorities will be observed. Attendance will be monitored and seating configured to ensure compliance with social distancing.

A G E N D A

I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

II. ELECTION OF SECRETARY

III. DIRECTOR’S REPORT

IV. REPORT - Deputy Director, Bureau of Lands, Recreation, and Cultural Resources. (John Davis)

V. REPORT - Deputy Director, Bureau of Resource Regulation. (Chris Smith)

VI. REPORT - Chair, Natural Resources Advisory Council (Patrick Early)

CHAIR, AND VICE CHAIR

DNR, EXECUTIVE OFFICE

Consideration and identification of any topic appropriate for referral to the Advisory Council

DNR, DIVISION OF NATURE PRESERVES

Consideration of the dedication of the Elkhart Bog Nature Preserve Addition in Elkart County ( DOWNLOAD RELATED MATERIAL )

NRC, DIVISION OF HEARINGS

Consideration of recommended report of the Natural Resources Commission with respect to the Petition for the Establishment of the Tukey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy District; Administrative Cause No. 20-014C (DOWNLOAD RELATED MATERIAL)

Consideration of Hearing Officer report on rule processing, public hearing, and hearing officer analyses with recommendation regarding final action to amend 312 IAC 9, biennial wildlife rulemaking package; LSA #20-069(F); Administrative Cause No. 19-042D (DOWNLOAD RELATED MATERIAL)

Consideration of Hearing Officer report on rule processing, public hearing, and hearing officer analyses with recommendation regarding final action to amend 312 IAC 9-6, 312 IAC 9-7, and 312 IAC 9-9, biennial fisheries rulemaking package; LSA #20-081(F); Administrative Cause No. 19-037D (DOWNLOAD RELATED MATERIAL)

Consideration of recommendation for final action on readoption of 312 IAC 5, providing standards for the use of a boat on public waters of Indiana; LSA #20-355(F); Administrative Cause No. 20-LE-003 (DOWNLOAD RELATED MATERIAL)

Consideration of recommendation for final action on readoption of 312 IAC 9.5, providing standards for article establishes an option to request an in-lieu fee to mitigate adverse impacts to fish, wildlife, or botanical resources for activities authorized in permits issued; LSA #20-410(F); Administrative Cause No. 20-FW-006 (DOWNLOAD RELATED MATERIAL)

Consideration of recommendation for final action on readoption of 312 IAC 10, providing standards for the delineation and regulation of flood plains to decrease existing flood damages, mitigate future flood damages, and promote the health, safety, and welfare (DOWNLOAD RELATED MATERIAL)