# Ind. Code § 14-34-10-1: "Approximate original contour" defined

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 14-34-10-1
- **Heading:** "Approximate original contour" defined
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 10 / Section 14-34-10-1

## Text

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "approximate original contour" means the surface configuration achieved by backfilling and grading of the mined area so that the reclaimed area, including terracing or access roads:

(1) closely resembles the general surface configuration of the land before mining; and

(2) blends into and complements the drainage pattern of the surrounding terrain, with all highwalls and spoil piles eliminated except for the following:

(A) Water impoundments that comply with section 2(b)(11) of this chapter.

(B) Boxcut spoil areas that are:

(i) specifically designed to provide alternative land uses; and

(ii) permitted by the director.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-1-3(1).]

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

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. Code § 14-34-10-1 "Approximate original contour" defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C10_S14-34-10-1.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-10-2 Duties of permittee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C10_S14-34-10-2.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-10-3 Exemptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C10_S14-34-10-3.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-10-4 Mining permitted without regard to restoring land to original contour](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C10_S14-34-10-4.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-10-5 Conditions for variance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C10_S14-34-10-5.md)

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