Indiana Administrative Code (Last Updated: December 20, 2016) |
Title 312. NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION |
Article 312IAC25. COAL MINING AND RECLAMATION OPERATIONS |
Rule 312IAC25-6. Performance Standards |
Section 312IAC25-6-67. Surface mining; other transportation facilities
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Railroad loops, spurs, sidings, surface conveyor systems, chutes, aerial tramways, or other transportation facilities shall be designed, constructed or reconstructed, maintained, and the area restored to do the following:
(1) Prevent, to the extent possible, using the best technology currently available, the following:
(A) Damage to fish, wildlife, and related environmental values.
(B) Additional contributions of suspended solids to stream flow or run-off outside the permit area. Any such contributions shall not be in excess of limitations of Indiana or federal law.
(2) Control and minimize diminution or degradation of water quality and quantity.
(3) Control and minimize erosion and siltation.
(4) Control and minimize air pollution.
(5) Prevent damage to public or private property.
(Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 25-6-67; filed Jun 21, 2001, 2:53 p.m.: 24 IR 3545, 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)