Sec. 4. (a) A person with an interest that is or may be adversely affected by a proposed surface coal mining operation or the officer or head of a federal, state, or local governmental agency or authority may:
(1) file written objections to the proposed initial or revised application for a permit for surface coal mining and reclamation operation with the director; and
(2) request an informal conference or a public hearing under section 6 of this chapter;
within thirty (30) days after the last publication of the notice required by sections 1 and 2 of this chapter.
(b) The request for an informal conference or public hearing must do the following:
(1) State specifically the objections of the person requesting the conference.
(2) If the person requesting the conference or public hearing is not the officer or head of a federal, state, or local governmental agency or authority, identify the interest of the person who is or may be affected by the proposed surface coal mining operation.
(c) Upon receipt of an objection under subsection (a), the director shall immediately do the following:
(1) Transmit the objections to the applicant.
(2) Make the objections available to the public.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-4-2(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 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