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Indiana Code Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources § 14-34-6-14.6

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 14.6. (a) This section applies when an applicant or permittee submits a bond, deposit, or letter of credit covering an area that:

(1) has been disturbed by surface coal mining activities;  and

(2) is covered by another bond, deposit, or letter of credit previously submitted by another permittee.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), in a situation described in subsection (a):

(1) the bond, deposit, or letter of credit previously submitted shall be released when the director accepts the bond, deposit, or letter of credit submitted by the applicant or permittee;  and

(2) the bond, deposit, or letter of credit submitted by the applicant or permittee:

(A) is subject to the standards set forth in sections 7 through 14 of this chapter;  and

(B) may not be released under section 14.3 of this chapter.

(c) If two (2) or more persons who are applicants or permittees each file a bond, deposit, or letter of credit covering the same area, the persons may enter into a written agreement that allocates responsibility among the persons for the reclamation of the area.  If the agreement is approved by the director, the agreement governs the respective responsibilities of the persons for the reclamation of the area.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources § 14-34-6-14.6 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-14-natural-and-cultural-resources/in-code-sect-14-34-6-14-6/

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