Sec. 5. Before designating a land area as unsuitable for surface coal mining operations, the director shall prepare a detailed statement on the following:

(1) The potential coal resources of the area.

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(2) The demand for coal resources.

(3) The impact of the designation on the following:

(A) The environment.

(B) The economy.

(C) The supply of coal.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-14-3.]

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