# Ind. Code § 14-34-4-3: Comments concerning applications

> Indiana · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-3

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 14-34-4-3
- **Heading:** Comments concerning applications
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-34-4-3

## Text

Sec. 3. (a) The local bodies, agencies, authorities, or companies notified under section 2 of this chapter may, within thirty (30) days of notification, submit written comments concerning the permit applications with respect to the effect of the proposed surface coal mining operation on the environment in their area of responsibility.

(b) The director shall immediately do the following:

(1) Transmit the comments to the applicant.

(2) Make the comments available to the public at the same locations that the permit applications are available.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-4-1(d).]

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

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. Code § 14-34-4-1 Applicant's required notice of application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-1.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-4-2 Director's required notice of application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-2.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-4-3 Comments concerning applications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-3.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-4-4 Objections; request for informal conference or public hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-4.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-4-5 Informal conference or public hearing; access to mining area; record of proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-4-6 Conditions requiring public hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-6.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-4-7 Approval of application; requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-7.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-4-8 Nonissuance of permit for violations of certain federal and state statutes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-8.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-4-8.5 Exemptions for unanticipated events or conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-8.5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-4-9 Mining of prime farmland](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-9.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-4-10 Considerations regarding historic sites and structures; limitation on enforcement of section and rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-10.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-4-10.5 Good faith effort to identify problems that may result in unanticipated events or conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-10.5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-4-11 Written findings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-11.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-4-12 Notification of applicant of director's decision](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-12.md)

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