Sec. 13. (a) The commission may:
(1) grant;
(2) suspend;
(3) revoke;
(4) modify; or
(5) release;
permits for surface mining under this chapter.
(b) The commission shall do the following:
(1) Approve or disapprove the applications for permits consistent with the purposes of this chapter.
(2) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out this chapter.