Sec. 1. The commission shall do the following:
(1) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that do the following:
(A) Effectuate the purposes of this article.
(B) Take into account the following:
(i) The terrain, climate, biologic, chemical, and other physical conditions in those areas of Indiana where surface coal mining operations may occur.
(ii) Land use considerations of the state and the state's political subdivisions.
(2) Perform all other duties required under this article.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-2-1(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 34. Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation
Chapter 2. Regulatory Authority
14-34-2-1. Adoption of Rules and Performance of Duties
14-34-2-2. Administrative Law Judges; Hearing Officer
14-34-2-5. Delegation of Powers and Duties
14-34-2-7. Petition for Adoption, Amendment, or Repeal of a Rule