312 IAC 25-1-54
312 IAC 25-1-54 "Fragile lands" defined
Cite as Ind. Admin. Code tit. 312, r. 25-1-54
Sec. 54. "Fragile lands" means geographic areas containing natural, ecologic, scientific, or aesthetic resources that could be damaged or
destroyed by surface coal mining operations. Examples of fragile lands include the following:
(1) Valuable habitats for fish or wildlife.
(2) Critical habitats for endangered or threatened species of animals or plants.
(3) Uncommon geologic formations.
(4) Paleontological sites.
(5) National natural landmarks.
(6) Areas where mining may cause flooding.
(7) Environmental corridors containing a concentration of ecologic and aesthetic features.
(8) Areas of recreational value due to high environmental quality.
(9) Buffer zones adjacent to the boundaries of areas where surface coal mining operations are prohibited under IC 14-34-18-3 and 312 IAC 25-3-1 through 312 IAC 25-3-2.