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20 ILCS 1920/1.03
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 20 - EXECUTIVE BRANCH|20 ILCS 1920/ - Abandoned Mined Lands and Water Reclamation Act.|Article I - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 8001.03)Sec. 1.03.     Definitions.     As used in this Act, unless the context  otherwise requires:(1) "Abandoned lands" means any land and water which     were mined for coal or which were affected by such mining, wastebanks, coal processing, or other coal mining processes, and abandoned or left in an inadequate reclamation status prior to August 3, 1977, and for which there is no continuing reclamation responsibility under State or Federal laws.  "Abandoned lands" also means, in the appropriate context, lands and water eligible for reclamation under Section 2.11 and Section 2.13 of this Act.(2) "Department" means the Department of Natural     Resources, successor to the Abandoned Mined Lands Reclamation Council as provided in the Department of Natural Resources Act.(3) "Federal Act" means the Federal Surface Mining     Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (Public Law 95-87).(4) "Person" means an individual, partnership,     co-partnership, firm, joint venture, company, corporation, association, joint stock company, trust, estate, political subdivision, or any other public or private legal entity, or their legal representative, agent or assigns.(5) "Reclamation" means the restoration of abandoned     lands and waters to constructive uses, including, but not limited to forests, grasses and legumes, row crops, wildlife and aquatic reserves and recreational, residential and industrial sites, and abatement, control or prevention of adverse effects of coal mining.(6) "Section" means a Section of this Act.    (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)
20 ILCS 1920/1.04
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 20 - EXECUTIVE BRANCH|20 ILCS 1920/ - Abandoned Mined Lands and Water Reclamation Act.|Article I - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 8001.04)Sec. 1.04.     (Repealed).     (Source: P.A. 88-553. Repealed by P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)
20 ILCS 1920/1.05
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 20 - EXECUTIVE BRANCH|20 ILCS 1920/ - Abandoned Mined Lands and Water Reclamation Act.|Article I - General Provisions

(20 ILCS 1920/1.05) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 8001.05)Sec. 1.05.     Creation of Program.     The Department shall  administer a program for the reclamation of abandoned  lands and waters in accordance with this Act.  The program shall be  administered to provide the most effective use in this State of abandoned mine  reclamation funds under the Federal Act.    (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)
20 ILCS 1920/Art. II heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 20 - EXECUTIVE BRANCH|20 ILCS 1920/ - Abandoned Mined Lands and Water Reclamation Act.|Article II - Reclamation Of Lands

 ARTICLE II:      RECLAMATION OF LANDS
20 ILCS 1920/2.01
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 20 - EXECUTIVE BRANCH|20 ILCS 1920/ - Abandoned Mined Lands and Water Reclamation Act.|Article II - Reclamation Of Lands

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 8002.01)Sec. 2.01.     Designation of Lands.     The Department shall  designate abandoned lands to be reclaimed in accordance with this Act, and  shall determine which lands shall be acquired by the Department  for the purpose of this Act.  The Department shall by rule  establish criteria for the designation of abandoned lands for reclamation and  acquisition.    (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)
20 ILCS 1920/2.02
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 20 - EXECUTIVE BRANCH|20 ILCS 1920/ - Abandoned Mined Lands and Water Reclamation Act.|Article II - Reclamation Of Lands

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 8002.02)Sec. 2.02. Manner of reclamation.(a) The Department shall determine the  manner of reclamation of designated abandoned lands, and shall make recommendations as to the use of those  lands after reclamation.(b) The Department may by rule provide for the filling of  voids and sealing of tunnels, shafts and entryways, and reclamation of the  surface impacts of underground or surface mines.  (Source: P.A. 100-1099, eff. 1-1-19.)
20 ILCS 1920/2.03
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 20 - EXECUTIVE BRANCH|20 ILCS 1920/ - Abandoned Mined Lands and Water Reclamation Act.|Article II - Reclamation Of Lands

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 8002.03)Sec. 2.03. Priorities.(a) Expenditures of moneys on abandoned lands for the purposes of this  Article shall reflect the following priorities in the order stated:(1) the protection of public health, safety, and     property from extreme danger of adverse effects of coal mining practices or the restoration of land and water resources and the environment that have been degraded by the adverse effects of coal mining practices and are adjacent to a site that has been or will be remediated under this subparagraph (1);(2) the protection of public health and safety from     adverse effects of coal mining practices or the restoration of land and water resources and the environment that have been degraded by the adverse effects of coal mining practices and are adjacent to a site that has been or will be remediated under this subparagraph (2);(3) the restoration of land and water resources and     the environment previously degraded by adverse effects of coal mining practices including measures for the conservation and development of soil, water (excluding channelization), woodland, fish and wildlife, recreation resources, and agricultural productivity;(4) (blank);(5) (blank);(6) (blank).(b) The Department may by rule establish additional  criteria, including but not limited to:(1) the financial ability of the landowners to abate     pollution;(2) the potential economic value of the land under     private ownership subsequent to reclamation;(3) the potential value of the land in the public     domain for conservation, open space and recreation purposes subsequent to reclamation;(4) the proximity of abandoned lands to     municipalities, residential areas, and public facilities such as water supplies, parks and recreational areas.Such additional criteria shall be applied in a manner consistent with the  priorities in subsection (a) of this Section.  (Source: P.A. 100-1099, eff. 1-1-19.)
20 ILCS 1920/2.04
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 20 - EXECUTIVE BRANCH|20 ILCS 1920/ - Abandoned Mined Lands and Water Reclamation Act.|Article II - Reclamation Of Lands

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 8002.04)Sec. 2.04. Reclamation.(a) The Department or such agency or department of  State government as the Department may designate pursuant to  subsection (d) of Section 3.05 may enter and reclaim abandoned lands under this  Section if the Department finds that:(1) land or water resources have been adversely     affected by past coal mining practices; and(2) the adverse effects are at a stage where, in the     public interest, action to restore, reclaim, abate, control, or prevent should be taken; and(3) the owners of the land or water resources where     entry must be made to restore, reclaim, abate, control, or prevent the adverse effects of past coal mining practices are not known, or readily available; or the owners will not give permission for the United States, the States, political subdivisions, their agents, employees, or contractors to enter upon such property to restore, reclaim, abate, control, or prevent the adverse effects of past coal mining practices.(b) After (1) the findings required by subsection (a) of this Section  have been made, and (2) giving notice by mail return receipt requested to  the owners if known or if not known by posting notice upon the premises  and advertising once in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality  in which the land lies, the Department or such agency or  department of State government as the Department may designate  pursuant to subsection (d) of Section 3.05 shall have the right to enter on  the property adversely affected by past mining practices and any other property  to have access to such property to do all things necessary or expedient  to restore, reclaim, abate, control, or prevent the adverse effects.(c) The moneys expended for such work and the benefits accruing to any  such premises so entered upon shall be chargeable against such land and  shall mitigate or offset any claim in or any action brought by any owner  of any interest in such premises for any alleged damage by virtue of such  entry.  This provision is not intended to create new rights of action or  eliminate existing immunities.(d) Entry under this Section shall be construed as an exercise of the  police power for the protection of public health and safety  and shall not be construed as an act of condemnation of property nor trespass  thereon.  (Source: P.A. 100-1099, eff. 1-1-19.)
20 ILCS 1920/2.05
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 20 - EXECUTIVE BRANCH|20 ILCS 1920/ - Abandoned Mined Lands and Water Reclamation Act.|Article II - Reclamation Of Lands

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 8002.05)Sec. 2.05. Studies and exploration.(a) The Department or such agency or department of State  government as the Department may designate pursuant to  subsection (d) of Section 3.05 shall have the right to enter upon any property  for the  purpose of conducting studies or exploratory work to determine the existence of  adverse effects of past coal mining practices and to determine the feasibility  of restoration, reclamation, abatement, control, or prevention of such adverse  effects.(b) Entry under this Section shall be construed as an exercise of the  police power for the protection of public health and safety  and shall not be construed as an Act of condemnation of property nor trespass  thereon.  (Source: P.A. 100-1099, eff. 1-1-19.)
20 ILCS 1920/2.06
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 20 - EXECUTIVE BRANCH|20 ILCS 1920/ - Abandoned Mined Lands and Water Reclamation Act.|Article II - Reclamation Of Lands

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 8002.06)Sec. 2.06.     Land Acquisition.(a) The Department shall acquire by purchase, exchange,  gift, condemnation, or otherwise, the fee simple title or any lesser interest  in and to such land, rights or other property as the Department  considers necessary for the reclamation of abandoned lands.(b) Title to all lands acquired pursuant to this Section shall be in the  name of the State.  The price paid for land acquired under this Section  shall reflect the market value of the land as adversely affected by past  mining practices.    (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)
20 ILCS 1920/2.07
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 20 - EXECUTIVE BRANCH|20 ILCS 1920/ - Abandoned Mined Lands and Water Reclamation Act.|Article II - Reclamation Of Lands

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 8002.07)Sec. 2.07.     Transfers and Dispositions.(a) Land acquired pursuant to this Act may, with the approval of the  Department, be sold in accordance with procedures and standards  adopted by the Department by rule.  Such rules shall prescribe  the purposes for which such land may be sold.  Such rules may provide for  public sale of one or more categories of lands at public sale under a system  of competitive bidding at not less than market value, and shall provide  for such sales to the extent required under the Federal Act.(b) The Department may transfer administrative  responsibility for land acquired to any agency or department of State  government or to any political subdivision of the State with or without cost to  such agency, department or political subdivision.  The agreement under which a  transfer is made shall specify:  (1) the purposes for which the land may be  used consistent with the authorization under which the land was acquired; and  (2) that the administrative responsibility for the land will revert to the  Department, if at any time in the future, the land is not used  for the purposes specified.(c) If the Department determines that any reclaimed lands  will not be retained  by the State, the Department shall notify the corporate  authorities of the municipality in which any of the reclaimed lands are  located and the county clerk of the respective county that those lands may  be transferred to one or more of such local governments who have complied  with this Section.  In order to comply with this Section, the corporate  authorities of such unit of local government must adopt by resolution, within  60 days after receipt of the notice from the Department, a  statement of its  intent to submit a plan for the use of such lands and submit such plan within  120 days of receipt of the notice.  Two or more of the units may agree to  prepare and submit a joint plan with respect to such lands.  With the approval  of the Department, the plan may be amended after it is  submitted.  If the Department approves a plan submitted under  this paragraph, the Department shall transfer administrative  authority and when appropriate, title for the affected lands to the unit or  units of local government submitting the plan.    (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)
20 ILCS 1920/2.08
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 20 - EXECUTIVE BRANCH|20 ILCS 1920/ - Abandoned Mined Lands and Water Reclamation Act.|Article II - Reclamation Of Lands

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 8002.08)Sec. 2.08. Special reclamation programs.(a) In addition to the authority to acquire land under Section 2.06, the  Department may use funds provided under the Federal Act to  acquire land by purchase, donation, or condemnation, to reclaim such acquired  land and retain  the land or transfer title to it to a political subdivision or to any person,  firm, association, or corporation, if the Department determines  that such is an integral and necessary element of an economically feasible plan  for the project to construct or rehabilitate housing for persons who have a disability as  the result of employment in the mines or work incidental thereto, persons  displaced by acquisition of land under Section 2.06, or persons dislocated  as the result of adverse effects of mining practices which constitute an  emergency as provided in the Federal Act or persons dislocated as the result  of natural disasters or catastrophic failures from any cause.  No part of  the funds provided under this Section may be used to pay the actual  construction costs of housing.(b) Use of funds under this Section shall be subject to requirements under  the Federal Act with respect to such projects.  (Source: P.A. 99-143, eff. 7-27-15.)
20 ILCS 1920/2.09
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 20 - EXECUTIVE BRANCH|20 ILCS 1920/ - Abandoned Mined Lands and Water Reclamation Act.|Article II - Reclamation Of Lands

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 8002.09)Sec. 2.09. Liens.(a) Within 6 months after the completion of projects to restore, reclaim,  abate, control, or prevent adverse effects of past coal mining practices on  privately owned land under this Article, the  Department shall itemize the moneys so expended and may  file a statement thereof in the office of the county in which the land lies  which has the responsibility under local law for the recording of judgments  against land, together with a notarized  appraisal by an independent appraiser of the value of the land before the  restoration, reclamation, abatement, control, or prevention of adverse effects  of past mining practices if the moneys so expended shall result in a  significant increase in property value.  Such statement shall constitute a lien  upon the land.  The lien shall not exceed the amount determined by  appraisal to be the increase in the market value of the land as a result of the  restoration, reclamation, abatement, control, or prevention of the adverse  effects of past coal mining practices.(b) No lien shall be filed under this Section against the property of  any person who neither  consented to nor participated in nor exercised control over the mining  operation which necessitated the reclamation performed hereunder.(c) The landowner may proceed as provided by law to petition within 60  days of the filing of the lien, to determine the increase in the market  value of the land as a result of the restoration, reclamation, abatement,  control, or prevention of the adverse effects of past coal mining practices.  The amount reported to be the increase in value of the premises shall  constitute the amount of the lien and shall be recorded with the statement  provided in this Section. Any party aggrieved by the decision may seek  appropriate judicial relief  at the Circuit Court.(d) The lien provided in this Section shall be entered in the county office  in which the land lies and which has responsibility under local law for  the recording of judgments against land.  Such statement shall constitute  a lien upon the said land as of the date of the expenditure of the moneys  and shall have priority as a lien second only to the lien of real estate  taxes imposed upon said land or such lesser priority as may be permitted  or required by the Federal Act or regulations thereunder.  The statement  shall state the priority claimed for such lien.To the extent that it is consistent with the Federal Surface Mining Control  and Reclamation Act of 1977, Public Law 95-87, as amended, the Department shall  provide by rule for the accumulation of interest on the  amount secured by the lien.  (Source: P.A. 100-1099, eff. 1-1-19.)
20 ILCS 1920/2.10
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 20 - EXECUTIVE BRANCH|20 ILCS 1920/ - Abandoned Mined Lands and Water Reclamation Act.|Article II - Reclamation Of Lands

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 8002.10)Sec. 2.10.     Hearings and public participation.(a) Prior to disposition of lands, the Department or such  agency or department of State government as the Department may  designate pursuant to subsection (d) of Section 3.05, when requested after  appropriate public notice shall hold a public hearing, with the appropriate  notice, in the county  or counties or the appropriate subdivisions of the State in which lands  acquired pursuant to Section 2.06 are located.  The hearings shall be held  at a time which shall afford local citizens and governments the maximum  opportunity to participate in the decision concerning the use or disposition  of the lands after restoration, reclamation, abatement, control or prevention  of the adverse effects of past coal mining practices.  The Department or designated agency or department of State government  may hold such other hearings as it deems necessary in connection  with the designation, acquisition, disposition or reclamation of abandoned  lands.(b) The Department shall by rule provide procedures for  notice and conduct of hearings under this Section.    (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)
20 ILCS 1920/2.11
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 20 - EXECUTIVE BRANCH|20 ILCS 1920/ - Abandoned Mined Lands and Water Reclamation Act.|Article II - Reclamation Of Lands

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 8002.11)Sec. 2.11. Non-coal reclamation.(a) (Blank).(b) The Department may make expenditures and carry out the  purposes of this Section for lands mined for substances other than coal;  provided, however, that those non-coal reclamation projects be accorded a high priority under subsection (a) of paragraph (1) of Section 2.03 and that annual expenditures for non-coal reclamation do not  exceed 2% of the Department's annual budget for mine land  reclamation.  Except for those non-coal reclamation projects relating to the protection of  the public health or safety which shall be accorded a high priority, non-coal  reclamation expenditures shall be made only after all reclamation with respect  to abandoned coal lands or coal development impacts has been accomplished.(c) In those instances where coal mine waste piles are being reworked  for conservation purposes, the Department may make additional  incremental  expenditures to dispose of the wastes from such operations by filling voids  and sealing tunnels if the disposal of these wastes is in accordance with  the purposes of this Section.(d) The Department shall acquire, by purchase, exchange,  gifts, condemnation or otherwise, the fee simple title or any lesser interest  in and to such land rights or other property as the Department  considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this Section.  Transfers and  dispositions of such land shall be made in the same manner as prescribed by  Section 2.07 of this Act.(e) Consistent with this Section, the Department may enter  and reclaim abandoned non-coal mined lands in the same manner as prescribed in  Section 2.04 of this Act.  (Source: P.A. 100-1099, eff. 1-1-19.)
20 ILCS 1920/2.12
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 20 - EXECUTIVE BRANCH|20 ILCS 1920/ - Abandoned Mined Lands and Water Reclamation Act.|Article II - Reclamation Of Lands

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 8002.12)Sec. 2.12.     Statement of Reclamation.     Following reclamation, the  Department shall file a Notice of Reclamation in the office of  the Recorder in the county in which the reclaimed land lies.  The Notice of  Reclamation shall identify the land reclaimed, the adverse effects of past  mining on the land, and briefly describe the reclamation. The Notice of  Reclamation shall serve as perpetual notice to all concerned that the land has  been mined and reclaimed, and provide that further information may be obtained  by contacting the Department.  This Section shall apply to all  lands where reclamation is completed after July 1, 1991.    (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)
20 ILCS 1920/2.13
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 20 - EXECUTIVE BRANCH|20 ILCS 1920/ - Abandoned Mined Lands and Water Reclamation Act.|Article II - Reclamation Of Lands

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 8002.13)Sec. 2.13.     Interim Program and insolvent surety sites.(a) The Department is authorized and empowered to enter  and perform reclamation or drainage abatement on lands and waters within  unreclaimed sites that were mined for coal or were affected by such mining,  wastebanks, coal processing, or other coal mining processes and left in an  inadequate reclamation status after August 3, 1977, if:(1) the surface coal mining operation occurred during     the period beginning on August 4, 1977, and ending on June 1, 1982, and any funds for reclamation or abatement which are available under a bond or other form of financial guarantee, or from any other source, are not sufficient to provide for adequate reclamation or abatement at the site; or(2) the surface coal mining operation occurred during     the period beginning on August 4, 1977, and ending on November 5, 1990, and the surety of the mining operator became insolvent during that period, and as of November 5, 1990, funds immediately available from proceedings relating to the insolvency, or from any financial guarantee or other source, are not sufficient to provide for adequate reclamation or abatement at the site.(b) In determining which sites to reclaim under this Section, the  Department shall follow the priorities stated in parts (1) and  (2) of subsection (a) of Section 2.03.  The Department shall  ensure that the reclamation priority of sites reclaimed under this paragraph is  the same or more urgent than the reclamation priority for eligible lands and  waters that were abandoned or left in an inadequate reclamation status before  August 3, 1977.(c) The Department may establish by rule whatever additional  criteria are necessary to satisfy funding requirements under the federal Act.    (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)
20 ILCS 1920/2.14
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 20 - EXECUTIVE BRANCH|20 ILCS 1920/ - Abandoned Mined Lands and Water Reclamation Act.|Article II - Reclamation Of Lands

(20 ILCS 1920/2.14)Sec. 2.14. Eminent domain. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, any power granted under this Act to acquire property by condemnation or eminent domain is subject to, and shall be exercised in accordance with, the Eminent Domain Act.  (Source: P.A. 94-1055, eff. 1-1-07.)
20 ILCS 1920/Art. III heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 20 - EXECUTIVE BRANCH|20 ILCS 1920/ - Abandoned Mined Lands and Water Reclamation Act.|Article III - Administration

 ARTICLE III:      ADMINISTRATION