Sec. 3. (a) The local bodies, agencies, authorities, or companies notified under section 2 of this chapter may, within thirty (30) days of notification, submit written comments concerning the permit applications with respect to the effect of the proposed surface coal mining operation on the environment in their area of responsibility.
(b) The director shall immediately do the following:
(1) Transmit the comments to the applicant.
(2) Make the comments available to the public at the same locations that the permit applications are available.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-4-1(d).]
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 4. Permit Approval or Denial
14-34-4-1. Applicant's Required Notice of Application
14-34-4-2. Director's Required Notice of Application
14-34-4-3. Comments Concerning Applications
14-34-4-4. Objections; Request for Informal Conference or Public Hearing
14-34-4-5. Informal Conference or Public Hearing; Access to Mining Area; Record of Proceedings
14-34-4-6. Conditions Requiring Public Hearing
14-34-4-7. Approval of Application; Requirements
14-34-4-8. Nonissuance of Permit for Violations of Certain Federal and State Statutes
14-34-4-8.5. Exemptions for Unanticipated Events or Conditions
14-34-4-9. Mining of Prime Farmland
14-34-4-12. Notification of Applicant of Director's Decision
14-34-4-13. Hearing on Reasons for Final Determination
14-34-4-14. Issuance of Permit
14-34-4-15. Permit Effective Upon Issuance
14-34-4-16. Notification of Permit Issuance