312 IAC 25-4-13 Application approval or disapproval; public notice

Sec. 13. (a) The director shall notify the applicant and any appropriate county planning agency, in writing, of its decision to approve or disapprove the application. If the application is disapproved, the notice to the applicant shall state the reason for disapproval. The director shall provide public notice of approval or disapproval of each application by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the vicinity of the proposed exploration site or sites. (b) Any person with an interest who is or may be adversely affected by a decision of the director under subsection (a) shall have the opportunity for administrative and judicial review as set forth in sections 122 and 123 of this rule.