312 IAC 25-1-142
312 IAC 25-1-142 "Substantially disturb" defined
Cite as Ind. Admin. Code tit. 312, r. 25-1-142
Sec. 142. "Substantially disturb", for purposes of coal exploration, means any one (1) or any combination of one (1) or more of the
following:
(1) To significantly impact land or water resources by blasting.
(2) The removal of vegetation, topsoil, or overburden.
(3) The construction of roads or other access routes.
(4) The placement of excavated earth or waste material on the natural land surface or by other such activities.
(5) The removal of more than two hundred fifty (250) tons of coal.