Sec. 5. Upon the written request of the operator and if the director finds that the probable total annual production at all locations of a surface coal mining operator will not exceed three hundred thousand (300,000) tons, a qualified public or private laboratory designated by the director shall determine the probable hydrologic consequences and the results of test borings or core samplings required by section 3 of this chapter. The department shall assume the cost of preparation of the determination made under this section.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-3-3(c).]
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 3. Permit Requirements
14-34-3-1. Mining Without Permit
14-34-3-2. Form Prescribed by Director
14-34-3-3. Application Requirements; Contents
14-34-3-5. Probable Hydrologic Consequences of Test Borings or Core Samplings
14-34-3-6. Application Available for Public Inspection
14-34-3-8. Application on File for 30 Days
14-34-3-9. Application on File and Available for Inspection
14-34-3-11. Reimbursement of Costs to Department
14-34-3-13. Departures From Standards
14-34-3-14. Coordination With Other Federal Act Requirements