Indiana Administrative Code
Title 312 - NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
Article 25 - COAL MINING AND RECLAMATION OPERATIONS
Rule 6 - Performance Standards
Section 6-71 - Underground mining; signs and markers
Current through March 20, 2024
Authority: IC 14-34-2-1
Affected: IC 14-34
Sec. 71.
(a) All signs required to be posted shall be of a standard design that can be seen and read easily and shall be made of durable material. The signs and other markers shall be maintained for the duration of all operations to which they pertain.
(b) Signs identifying the mine area shall be displayed at all points of access to the permit area from public roads and highways. Signs shall show the name, business address, and telephone number of the permittee and identification number of the current mining and reclamation permit or other authorization to operate. Such signs shall not be removed until after release of all bonds.
(c) The perimeter of the permit area shall be clearly marked before the beginning of underground mining activities.
(d) If surface blasting is conducted incident to underground mining activities, the permittee shall do the following:
(e) Where topsoil or other vegetation-supporting material is segregated and stockpiled as required under section 75 of this rule, the stockpiled material shall be clearly marked. However, the permittee may remove the markers while reworking or removing the stockpiles.
(f) Buffer zones shall be marked along their boundaries as required under section 91 of this rule.