Indiana Administrative Code (Last Updated: December 20, 2016) |
Title 312. NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION |
Article 312IAC25. COAL MINING AND RECLAMATION OPERATIONS |
Rule 312IAC25-1. Definitions |
Section 312IAC25-1-142. "Substantially disturb" defined
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"Substantially disturb", for purposes of coal exploration, means any one (1) or any combination of one (1) or more of the following:
(1) To significantly impact land or water resources by blasting.
(2) The removal of vegetation, topsoil, or overburden.
(3) The construction of roads or other access routes.
(4) The placement of excavated earth or waste material on the natural land surface or by other such activities.
(5) The removal of more than two hundred fifty (250) tons of coal.
(Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 25-1-142; filed Jun 21, 2001, 2:53 p.m.: 24 IR 3423, eff Dec 1, 2001; readopted filed May 29, 2007, 9:51 a.m.: 20070613-IR-312070146RFA; readopted filed Sep 19, 2013, 10:12 a.m.: 20131016-IR-312130125RFA)