§17-25-5. Standards to be established by commissioner.

The commissioner shall establish standards for construction and upgrading of industrial roads. In the design of these standards, he shall consult with representatives or organizations which represent companies. The standards shall provide for:

(a) Each road to be at least sixteen feet in width in addition to any berms or shoulders;

(b) Design and construction to handle the weight of coal and other industrial trucks and equipment as transported by the companies;

(c) Giving the citizens of the area a better road to travel;

(d) Having adequate drainage; and

(e) Any other feature which the commissioner determines is necessary to carry out the goals of this article.