All provisions of this article apply to surface impacts incident to an underground coal mine. However, the director may modify the:

1. (1) permit application requirements;
2. (2) permit approval or denial procedures; and

3. (3) bond requirements;

   to accommodate the distinct difference between surface coal mining and underground coal mining.

   [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-9-3.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.