Section 312IAC25-4-105. Special categories of mining; in situ processing activities

   (a) This section applies to any person who conducts or intends to conduct surface coal mining and reclamation operations utilizing in situ processing activities.

  (b) Any application for a permit for operations covered by this section shall be made according to all requirements of sections 1 through 104 of this rule, this section, and sections 106 through 134 of this rule applicable to underground mining activities. In addition, the mining and reclamation operations plan for operations involving in situ processing activities shall contain information establishing how those operations will be conducted in compliance with 312 IAC 25-6-147 and 312 IAC 25-6-148, including the following:

(1) Delineation of proposed holes, wells, and production zones for approval of the director.

(2) Specifications of drill holes and casings proposed to be used.

(3) A plan for treatment, confinement, or disposal of all acid-forming, toxic-forming, or radioactive gases, solids, or liquids constituting a fire, health, safety, or environmental hazard caused by the mining and recovery process.

(4) Plans for monitoring surface water, ground water, and air quality as required by the director.

  (c) No permit shall be issued for operations covered by this section unless the director first finds, in writing, upon the basis of a complete application made in accordance with subsection (b), that the operation will be conducted in compliance with sections 1 through 39 of this rule relating to underground mining activities and 312 IAC 25-6-70 through 312 IAC 25-6-132, 312 IAC 25-6-147, and 312 IAC 25-6-148. (Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 25-4-105; filed Jun 21, 2001, 2:53 p.m.: 24 IR 3483, 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)