Section 312IAC25-1-84. "Natural hazard lands" defined  


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  •    "Natural hazard lands", for purposes of 312 IAC 25-3-3 through 312 IAC 25-3-5, means a geographic area in which natural conditions exist that pose or, as a result of surface coal mining operations, may pose a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of people, property, or the environment, including areas subject to the following:

    (1) Landslides.

    (2) Cave-ins.

    (3) Large or encroaching sand dunes.

    (4) Severe wind or soil erosion.

    (5) Frequent flooding.

    (6) Avalanches.

    (7) Areas of unstable geology.

    (Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 25-1-84; filed Jun 21, 2001, 2:53 p.m.: 24 IR 3414, 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)