Sec. 1. In addition to other requirements that the commission establishes by rule after considering the distinct difference between surface coal mining and underground coal mining and that do not conflict with or supersede any provision of the federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, as amended (30 U.S.C. 801 through 960), or any […]
Sec. 2. To protect the stability of the land, the director shall suspend underground coal mining: (1) under urbanized areas, cities, towns, and communities; and (2) adjacent to industrial or commercial buildings, major impoundments, or permanent streams; if the director finds an imminent danger to inhabitants of the urbanized areas, cities, towns, and communities. [Pre-1995 […]
Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, “compensate” means to provide an amount equal to the full amount of the diminution in value resulting from the subsidence described in subsection (c)(1). The term includes the purchase, before the commencement of mining operations, of a noncancellable premium-prepaid insurance policy. (b) As used in this section, […]
Sec. 4. All provisions of this article apply to surface impacts incident to an underground coal mine. However, the director may modify the: (1) permit application requirements; (2) permit approval or denial procedures; and (3) bond requirements; to accommodate the distinct difference between surface coal mining and underground coal mining. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-9-3.] As […]
