1. (a) Subject to subsection (b), before conducting a coal exploration operation the person intending to conduct the operation must do the following:

   1. (1) File with the director a notice of intention to explore.
   2. (2) Demonstrate the ability to comply with the revegetation requirements of IC 14-34-10-2 concerning all land disturbed.

2. (b) A person may not conduct a coal exploration operation without the express written permission of the director if, under the coal exploration operation, the person:

   1. (1) substantially disturbs the natural land surface; or

   2. (2) removes more than two hundred fifty (250) tons of coal.

      [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-7-1.]

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