As used in this chapter, "affected area" means the area of land:

1. (1) from which overburden has been removed;
2. (2) upon which cast overburden, mining refuse, or a mineral has been deposited; and

3. (3) that is disturbed incidental to an operation.

   [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-2(h).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.