Sec. 14.6. (a) This section applies when an applicant or permittee submits a bond, deposit, or letter of credit covering an area that:
(1) has been disturbed by surface coal mining activities; and
(2) is covered by another bond, deposit, or letter of credit previously submitted by another permittee.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), in a situation described in subsection (a):
(1) the bond, deposit, or letter of credit previously submitted shall be released when the director accepts the bond, deposit, or letter of credit submitted by the applicant or permittee; and
(2) the bond, deposit, or letter of credit submitted by the applicant or permittee:
(A) is subject to the standards set forth in sections 7 through 14 of this chapter; and
(B) may not be released under section 14.3 of this chapter.
(c) If two (2) or more persons who are applicants or permittees each file a bond, deposit, or letter of credit covering the same area, the persons may enter into a written agreement that allocates responsibility among the persons for the reclamation of the area. If the agreement is approved by the director, the agreement governs the respective responsibilities of the persons for the reclamation of the area.
As added by P.L.176-1995, SEC.7.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 34. Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation
14-34-6-3. Liability Under Bond
14-34-6-5. Options Instead of Bond
14-34-6-6. Adjustment of Bond or Deposit Amount
14-34-6-7. Release of Bond or Deposit; Publication of Notice
14-34-6-8. Bond Release Application; Notification
14-34-6-9. Inspection and Evaluation
14-34-6-10. Written Objections; Request for Public Hearing
14-34-6-12. Informal Conference
14-34-6-13. Schedule for Release of Bond or Deposit
14-34-6-14. Notification of Decision
14-34-6-14.3. Release of Bond Covering Undisturbed Area
14-34-6-14.6. Release of Bond Covering Disturbed Area