Authority: IC 15-17-3-21

Affected: IC 15-17

Sec. 4.5. (a) A person that:

1. (1) is disposing of animal carcasses and condemned and inedible waste from operations not owned or managed by the person; and
2. (2) does not qualify for an exemption under section 2 of this rule;

must meet the requirements of this section.

(b) A disposal plant that is disposing of animal carcasses and condemned and inedible waste by rendering must meet the building specifications set forth at IC 15-17-11-23.

(c) Prior to accepting carcasses for commercial disposal, a person subject to the [sic, this] section must meet the following requirements:

1. (1) Apply for a disposal plant license under IC 15-17-11.
2. (2) Submit written plans to the state veterinarian which demonstrate how the disposal method meets the requirements in IC 15-17- 11 and this rule.

3. (3) Maintain the following records for carcasses and condemned and inedible waste obtained:

   1. (A) Name and address of the person from whom the material is obtained.
   2. (B) Date the material is obtained.
   3. (C) A general description of the type, and number or volume, of material obtained.
4. (4) Provide board personnel access to the property and records, as provided in IC 15-17-3, to verify that the commercial disposal is being conducted in a manner that does not present a risk to public health.

(Indiana State Board of Animal Health; 345 IAC 7-7-4.5; filed May 16, 2022, 10:44 a.m.: 20220615-IR- 345210540FRA)