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IN Code § 14-35-1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 35. Mining|Chapter 1. Mining Permits|14-35-1-9. Term of Permit

Sec. 9. (a) The department shall determine the initial term of a permit, not to exceed ten (10) years. The department shall automatically continue a permit:(1) if commercial production and accompanying royalty payments are established by the end of the initial term; and(2) as long as production continues, not to exceed fifty (50) years.(b) If commercial production is not established within the initial term of a permit, the department may terminate the permit.(c) The department may terminate a permit at any time for failure of the permittee to comply with:(1) this chapter; or(2) the rules adopted under this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-2-6 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.28.
IN Code § 14-35-1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 35. Mining|Chapter 1. Mining Permits|14-35-1-10. Bond

Sec. 10. Each proposal and bid must be accompanied by sufficient bond in an amount to be determined by the department for the restoration of land or water disturbed by exploration and mining.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-2-6 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.28.
IN Code § 14-35-1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 35. Mining|Chapter 1. Mining Permits|14-35-1-11. Additional Covenants, Terms, and Conditions

Sec. 11. The department and the governor may require other covenants, terms, and conditions in addition to those provided in this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-2-6 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.28.
IN Code § 14-35-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 35. Mining|Chapter 2. Geological Investigation Permits|14-35-2-1. Department Investigations; Granting Permit

Sec. 1. The department may do the following:(1) Conduct geologic investigations, including exploratory drilling, to evaluate the quality and reserves of mineral deposits on land and water of the state.(2) Grant permits for investigations and exploration described in subdivision (1) by interested persons.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-2-6.1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.28.
IN Code § 14-35-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 35. Mining|Chapter 2. Geological Investigation Permits|14-35-2-2. Fee

Sec. 2. The fee for a permit issued under this chapter is one hundred dollars ($100). In addition, a permittee must give bond in the amount and with surety approved by the department for full and prompt compliance with the terms and conditions of the permit.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-2-6.1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.28.
IN Code § 14-35-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 35. Mining|Chapter 2. Geological Investigation Permits|14-35-2-3. Terms, Conditions, and Covenants

Sec. 3. The department shall incorporate in a permit the terms, conditions, and covenants the department considers necessary to protect the public interest and other uses and purposes for which the land is held and used by the state.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-2-6.1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.28.
IN Code § 14-35-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 35. Mining|Chapter 3. Permit Fees|14-35-3-1. Payment to Treasurer

Sec. 1. Fees and other money recovered or received due to a permit granted under IC 14-35-1 or IC 14-35-2 shall be paid to the treasurer of state.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-2-7 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.28.
IN Code § 14-35-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 35. Mining|Chapter 3. Permit Fees|14-35-3-2. Deposit of Fees in State General Fund

Sec. 2. The treasurer of state shall deposit the fees and other money received under section 1 of this chapter for the use of the board, bureau, commission, division, department, or governmental entity having the custody, control, possession, or authority of or over the real property for which the permit is issued without reversion to the state general fund. If the land is under the custody, control, possession, or authority of the department, the money shall be deposited in the special revenue fund of the appropriate division of the department.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-2-7 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.28.
IN Code § 14-35-4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 35. Mining|Chapter 4. Interstate Mining Compact|14-35-4-2. Natural Resources Commission as Advisory Body

Sec. 2. The natural resources commission is the advisory body referred to in Article 5(a) of the Interstate Mining Compact.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-2.2-2.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.28.
IN Code § 14-35-4-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 35. Mining|Chapter 4. Interstate Mining Compact|14-35-4-3. Filing Bylaws and Amendments

Sec. 3. In accordance with Article 5(i) of the Interstate Mining Compact, the Interstate Mining Commission shall file copies of its bylaws and amendments to the bylaws with the following:(1) The office of the governor.(2) The division of reclamation.(3) The department of natural resources.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-2.2-3.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.28.
IN Code § 14-36-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 36. Reclamation|Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation|14-36-1-1. Purpose of Reclamation

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.
IN Code § 14-36-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 36. Reclamation|Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation|14-36-1-2. Exemptions

Sec. 2. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, except section 3 of this chapter, this chapter does not apply to coal mining operations if IC 14-34 is applicable to those operations under IC 14-34-1-4(a) or IC 14-34-1-4(b).[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-1.5.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 14-36-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 36. Reclamation|Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation|14-36-1-3. Operations Subject to Certain Statutes

Sec. 3. All surface mining operations that operate or have operated under a permit issued under this chapter subject to:(1) Acts 1978, P.L.159;(2) Acts 1979, P.L.314;(3) Acts 1980, P.L.101, SECTION 5; or(4) Acts 1981, P.L.331;are subject to IC 14-34-15, IC 14-34-16, IC 14-34-17, 30 U.S.C. 1252, 30 U.S.C. 1260(d), 30 U.S.C. 1272(e), and 30 CFR 710 through 716.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-1.6.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 14-36-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 36. Reclamation|Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation|14-36-1-4. "Affected Area" Defined

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "affected area" means the area of land:(1) from which overburden has been removed;(2) upon which cast overburden, mining refuse, or a mineral has been deposited; and(3) that is disturbed incidental to an operation.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-2(h).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 14-36-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 36. Reclamation|Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation|14-36-1-5. "Cast Overburden" Defined

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "cast overburden" means a bank or deposit of overburden after removal from the overburden's natural state.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-2(e).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 14-36-1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 36. Reclamation|Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation|14-36-1-6. "Mineral" Defined

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "mineral" means coal, clay, or shale, including oil shale.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-2(g).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 14-36-1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 36. Reclamation|Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation|14-36-1-7. "Mining Refuse" Defined

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "mining refuse" means all waste material directly connected with the cleaning and preparation of substances mined by surface mining.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-2(p).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 14-36-1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 36. Reclamation|Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation|14-36-1-8. "Operation" Defined

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "operation" means the premises, facilities, nonpublic roads, and equipment used in the process of producing minerals from a surface mine.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-2(i).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 14-36-1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 36. Reclamation|Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation|14-36-1-9. "Operator" Defined

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "operator" means a person engaged in carrying on surface mining operations.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-2(j).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 14-36-1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 36. Reclamation|Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation|14-36-1-10. "Overburden" Defined

Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, "overburden" means the soil and other materials that lie above a mineral deposit.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-2(d).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 14-36-1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 36. Reclamation|Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation|14-36-1-11. "Reclamation" Defined

Sec. 11. As used in this chapter, "reclamation" means the rehabilitation of the area of land affected by surface mining under an approved reclamation plan.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-2(b).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 14-36-1-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 36. Reclamation|Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation|14-36-1-12. "Reclamation Plan" Defined

Sec. 12. As used in this chapter, "reclamation plan" means the operator's written proposal approved by the commission for reclamation of the affected area. The term includes the following:(1) Land use objectives.(2) Specifications for grading.(3) Manner and type of revegetation.(4) The maps and other supporting documents that are required by this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-2(c).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 14-36-1-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 36. Reclamation|Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation|14-36-1-13. Commission's Powers Regarding Permits

Sec. 13. (a) The commission may:(1) grant;(2) suspend;(3) revoke;(4) modify; or(5) release;permits for surface mining under this chapter.(b) The commission shall do the following:(1) Approve or disapprove the applications for permits consistent with the purposes of this chapter.(2) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-3.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 14-36-1-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 36. Reclamation|Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation|14-36-1-14. Duties of Director

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.
IN Code § 14-36-1-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 36. Reclamation|Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation|14-36-1-15. Permit Exemptions

Sec. 15. (a) As used in this section, "pit" means a tract of land:(1) from which the overburden has been removed or is being removed; and(2) where mine run mineral is being produced in the raw state.(b) A person who engages in surface mining must have a permit from the commission designating the area of land affected by the operation unless at least one (1) of the following conditions exists:(1) Minerals regulated under this chapter constitute not more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the total tonnage of materials being extracted from the pit and the materials are extracted for purposes of bona fide sale or commercial use.(2) The overburden above the mineral seam is insufficient for reclamation under section 26 of this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 13-4-6-2(f); 13-4-6-5(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 14-36-1-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 36. Reclamation|Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation|14-36-1-16. Permit Powers; Effective Date

Sec. 16. A permit:(1) authorizes the operator to engage in surface mining upon the area of land described in the permit; and(2) is effective for one (1) year from the date of issuance unless revoked or suspended as provided in this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-5(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 14-36-1-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 36. Reclamation|Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation|14-36-1-17. Contents of Application

Sec. 17. An application for a permit must include the following:(1) The description and acreage of affected area under the requested permit.(2) The name of each owner of the surface of the area of land to be affected by the permit.(3) The name of each owner of all surface area within five hundred (500) feet of any part of the affected area.(4) The name of the owner of the mineral to be mined.(5) The permanent and temporary post office addresses of the applicant.(6) The written consent of the applicant and other persons, if any, necessary to grant access to the director or the director's designee to the area under application from the date of application until the expiration of a permit granted under the application and thereafter for the time that is necessary to assure compliance with this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter.(7) The proposed method of operation, grading work, and drainage control and a reclamation plan for the affected area, which must meet the requirements of this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-5(b).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 14-36-1-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 36. Reclamation|Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation|14-36-1-18. Maps Accompanying Application

Sec. 18. An application for a permit must be accompanied by maps on which are indicated the following:(1) The location of the operation.(2) The name of the applicant and date.(3) The boundaries of the area of land affected.(4) The drainage plan on and away from the area of land affected.(5) All utility and other easements on the area of land affected and any other information appropriate to the administration of this chapter as required by the rules adopted under this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-5(c).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 14-36-1-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 36. Reclamation|Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation|14-36-1-19. Amendment of Information or Consent

Sec. 19. The operator may amend any of the information or consent required by section 17 or 18 of this chapter with the approval of the commission at any time upon filing with the commission an amended application.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-5(d).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 14-36-1-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 36. Reclamation|Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation|14-36-1-20. Fees

Sec. 20. Each operator shall pay the following fees, which shall be deposited in the division of reclamation fund:(1) One hundred dollars ($100) for the first application filed each year.(2) One hundred dollars ($100) for each additional application filed in the same year.(3) Fifty dollars ($50) for each acre or fraction of an acre described in the application.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-5(e).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 14-36-1-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 36. Reclamation|Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation|14-36-1-21. Performance Bond

Sec. 21. Contemporaneously with and as a condition precedent to the issuance of a permit, each operator must file with the director a bond payable to the department, conditioned that the operator will faithfully perform all requirements of the commission in accordance with this chapter. A bond must be signed by the operator as principal and by a corporate or individual surety approved by the director.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-5(f) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 14-36-1-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 36. Reclamation|Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation|14-36-1-22. Penalty Bond

Sec. 22. The commission shall determine the amount of a penalty bond subject to the following:(1) A bond may not be less than:(A) five thousand dollars ($5,000); or(B) one thousand dollars ($1,000) per acre;whichever is larger.(2) The total bond may not be greater than five thousand dollars ($5,000) per acre.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-5(f) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 14-36-1-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 36. Reclamation|Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation|14-36-1-23. Amount of Bond

Sec. 23. The commission shall determine the bond amount after evaluation of the following:(1) Previous compliance.(2) Business structure.(3) Previous mining experience.(4) Mining method.(5) Size of operation.(6) Depth of overburden.(7) Geological formation.(8) Attachable real property or other assets within Indiana.(9) Other factors relative to the operator's ability to accomplish the intent of this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-5(f) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 14-36-1-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 36. Reclamation|Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation|14-36-1-24. Bond Without Surety

Sec. 24. An operator may execute a bond without surety if the operator deposits with the director cash or securities that meet the approval of the commission in an amount equal to the surety bond prescribed by section 22 of this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-5(g) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 14-36-1-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 36. Reclamation|Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation|14-36-1-25. Increasing Acres for Permit

Sec. 25. The commission may increase the number of acres for which a permit is issued after the permit is issued on receipt of the prescribed fee and additional bond for the additional number of acres.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-5(g) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 14-36-1-27 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 36. Reclamation|Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation|14-36-1-27. Report of Operation

Sec. 27. (a) Within sixty (60) days after the earlier of:(1) the expiration of a permit; or(2) the completion or abandonment of the operation for which a permit was issued;the operator shall file with the director a report of the operation licensed on a form prescribed by the director.(b) The report must do the following:(1) Identify the operator and the permit under which operations were conducted.(2) State the county and township in which the area affected by the operations is located.(3) Describe the area of land affected by the operation within the time covered by the report with sufficient certainty so that the land may be located and distinguished from other land. A map shall be attached to the report certified by a professional surveyor registered under Indiana law showing the boundary lines of the area of land affected by the operation within the time covered by the report.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-7(a).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.57-2013, SEC.19.
IN Code § 14-36-1-28 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 36. Reclamation|Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation|14-36-1-28. Charge Against Bond; Release of Bond; Refund of Fees

Sec. 28. (a) Upon receipt of the operator's affected area report the director shall charge against the surety bonds or other securities on deposit in connection with the operation covered by the report the amount required by section 22 of this chapter for each acre of land in the area of land affected by the operation within the time covered by the report. The director shall issue to the operator and the director's surety a release of any parts of the surety bonds or other security on deposit in connection with the operation against which a charge has not been made.(b) If the report shows that the number of acres of land comprising the area of land affected is smaller than the number of acres of land for which the operator has paid to the director a permit fee in connection with the permit authorizing the operation covered by the report, the operator is entitled to a refund in the amount of the fees paid for acres not affected.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-7(b).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 14-36-1-29 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 36. Reclamation|Chapter 1. Surface Mining Reclamation|14-36-1-29. Retention of Bond for Revegetation

Sec. 29. (a) Upon the completion of the grading requirements, the commission shall grant a partial release of the bond. The amount of bond retained for revegetation must be adequate to cover the satisfactory reclamation of the area. The remainder of the bond shall continue to be posted until satisfactory vegetative cover has been established but not for more than fifteen (15) years.(b) If the bond is forfeited, the director shall expend the bond in a reclamation program for the area of land for which the bond was posted.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-7(c).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.