Sec. 14. (a) The director shall do the following:
(1) Supervise the administration and enforcement of this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter.
(2) Conduct the necessary investigations and inspections for the proper administration of this chapter.
(3) Order the ceasing of surface mining operations by a person who does not possess a valid permit as required by statute.
(4) Order compliance with the terms of a permit issued under this chapter.
(5) Have access to all parts of the areas under application or under permit for surface mining without liability to the operator.
(6) Accept, release, or retain parts of cash or surety bonds required by this chapter.
(7) Conduct research related to surface mining.
(8) Collect and disseminate information relating to surface mining.
(9) Accept and use money from any source to aid in carrying out the purposes of this chapter.
(b) The director may delegate any duty prescribed by subsection (a) to other employees of the department.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-4.]
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