SECTION 460:2-41-10. Decision  


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  •   The Department shall use the following criteria in reaching its decision in a petition to designate land unsuitable for surface coal mining:
    (1)   The information contained in the data base and inventory system for lands unsuitable as required in I DOM/RR Section 764.21;
    (2)   Information provided by other governmental agencies;
    (3)   The detailed statement prepared under I DOM/RR Section 764.17(e), which includes:
    (A)   Use of existing and available information on the potential coal resources of the area;
    (B)   The demand for coal resources;
    (C)   The impact of such designation on the environment, economy, and the supply of coal.
    (4)   Any other relevant information submitted during the comment period.