Sec. 1. This chapter provides for the proper reclamation of areas of land subjected to surface mining of minerals in accordance with modern standards to do the following:
(1) Provide improved land use practice of these areas.
(2) Prevent or minimize injurious effects to the people and the natural resources of Indiana, including the need to do the following:
(A) Protect lakes and streams from pollution.
(B) Decrease soil erosion.
(C) Decrease the hazards of fire.
(D) Improve the aesthetic value of the landscape.
(E) Enhance the development of wildlife resources.
(F) Increase the economic contributions of the affected areas to the welfare of the people of Indiana.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-1.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation
14-36-1-1. Purpose of Reclamation
14-36-1-3. Operations Subject to Certain Statutes
14-36-1-4. "Affected Area" Defined
14-36-1-5. "Cast Overburden" Defined
14-36-1-7. "Mining Refuse" Defined
14-36-1-8. "Operation" Defined
14-36-1-10. "Overburden" Defined
14-36-1-11. "Reclamation" Defined
14-36-1-12. "Reclamation Plan" Defined
14-36-1-13. Commission's Powers Regarding Permits
14-36-1-14. Duties of Director
14-36-1-16. Permit Powers; Effective Date
14-36-1-17. Contents of Application
14-36-1-18. Maps Accompanying Application
14-36-1-19. Amendment of Information or Consent
14-36-1-24. Bond Without Surety
14-36-1-25. Increasing Acres for Permit
14-36-1-26. Reclamation Procedures
14-36-1-27. Report of Operation
14-36-1-28. Charge Against Bond; Release of Bond; Refund of Fees
14-36-1-29. Retention of Bond for Revegetation
14-36-1-31. Modification, Suspension, or Revocation of Permit
14-36-1-32. Applicability of Ic 4-21.5
14-36-1-33. Operator With Revoked Permit
14-36-1-34. Operator With Forfeited Bond