“Mine-impacted waters” defined.

“Mine-impacted waters” means any contaminated water: 1. Resulting from a mining operation, including, without limitation: (a) An underground mine; (b) A mine pit penetrating the water table; or (c) Waste or development rock piles or other nonprocess components; and 2. Requiring stabilization, management, control or treatment to prevent or mitigate: (a) The degradation of the waters of this State; or (b) Adverse effects to the health of human, terrestrial or avian life.