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225 ILCS 720/3.17
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article III - Performance Standards For Surface Mining

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7903.17)Sec. 3.17.     Excess Spoil.     All excess spoil material resulting from surface  mining and reclamation activities shall be placed in such a manner that:(a) spoil is transported and placed in a controlled manner in position  for concurrent compaction and in such a way to assure mass stability and  to prevent mass movement;(b) the areas of disposal are within the bonded permit areas and all organic  matter is removed immediately prior to spoil placement;(c) appropriate surface and internal drainage systems and diversion ditches  are used so as to prevent spoil erosion and movement;(d) the disposal area does not contain springs, natural water courses  or wet weather seeps unless lateral drains are constructed from the wet  areas to the main underdrains in such a manner that filtration of the water  into the spoil pile will be prevented;(e) if placed on a slope, the spoil is placed on the most moderate slope  among those on which, in the judgment of the Department, the spoil could be placed  in compliance with all the requirements of this Act, and is placed, where  possible, on, or above, a natural terrace, bench, or berm, if such placement  provides additional stability and prevents mass movement;(f) where the toe of the spoil rests on a downslope, a rock toe buttress,  of sufficient size to prevent mass movement, is constructed;(g) the final configuration is compatible with the natural drainage pattern  and surroundings and suitable for intended uses;(h) design of the spoil disposal area is certified by a qualified registered  professional engineer in conformance with professional standards; and(i) all other provisions of this Act are met.    (Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
225 ILCS 720/3.18
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article III - Performance Standards For Surface Mining

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7903.18)Sec. 3.18.     Fish, Wildlife, and Related Environmental Values.     To the  extent possible using the best technology currently available, the operator  shall minimize disturbances and adverse impacts of the operation on fish,  wildlife, and related environmental values, and achieve enhancement of such  resources where practicable.    (Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
225 ILCS 720/3.19
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article III - Performance Standards For Surface Mining

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7903.19)Sec. 3.19.     Natural Barriers.     An undisturbed natural barrier shall be  provided beginning at the elevation of the lowest coal seam to be mined  and extending from the outslope for such distance as the Department determines shall be  retained in place as a barrier to slides and erosion.    (Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
225 ILCS 720/3.20
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article III - Performance Standards For Surface Mining

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7903.20)Sec. 3.20.     Illinois Environmental Protection Act.     All requirements of  the Illinois Environmental Protection Act, and of rules and regulations  thereunder, shall be complied with fully at all times during mining, reclamation,  and after reclamation.    (Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
225 ILCS 720/3.21
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article III - Performance Standards For Surface Mining

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7903.21)Sec. 3.21.     Signs.     Each permittee shall conspicuously maintain at each  entrance to the surface mining and reclamation operations a clearly visible  sign which sets forth the name, business address, and phone number of the  permittee and the permit number of the surface mining and reclamation operations.    (Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
225 ILCS 720/3.22
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article III - Performance Standards For Surface Mining

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7903.22)Sec. 3.22.     Other Criteria.     The operator shall meet such other criteria  required by the Department for a particular site as are necessary to achieve  reclamation in accordance with the purposes of this Act, taking into consideration  the physical, climatological, and other characteristics of the site.    (Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
225 ILCS 720/3.24
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article III - Performance Standards For Surface Mining

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7903.24)Sec. 3.24.     Water Rights.     (a) Nothing in this Act shall be construed  as affecting in any way the right of any person to enforce or protect, under  applicable law, his interest in water resources affected by a surface mining operation.(b) The operator of a surface mine shall replace the water supply of an  owner of an interest in real property who obtains all or part of his supply  of water for domestic, agricultural, industrial, or other legitimate use  from an underground or surface source where such supply has been affected  by contamination, diminution, or interruption proximately resulting from  such surface mine operation.    (Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
225 ILCS 720/3.25
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article III - Performance Standards For Surface Mining

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7903.25)Sec. 3.25.     Timing of Reclamation.     (a) Reclamation efforts on all land  that is disturbed by surface mining operations shall proceed in an environmentally  sound manner and as contemporaneously as practicable with the surface mining  operations.  The Department shall by rule establish time schedules for reclamation,  which rules shall be no less stringent than the Regulations.(b) When extension of the reclamation period is necessary to allow continued  mining operations and to accomplish acceptable reclamation, such extension  shall be made until a date certain at the discretion of the Department.  The Department shall not deny a reasonable extension when the operator shows  that acts of God, strikes, inability to receive ordered equipment or extended  periods of unreasonable and unexpected weather have made completion within  the time limits impossible.    (Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
225 ILCS 720/3.26
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article III - Performance Standards For Surface Mining

(225 ILCS 720/3.26) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7903.26)Sec. 3.26.     Variances for Joint Surface and Underground Mining.     (a) Where  the applicant proposes to combine surface mining operations with underground  mining operations to assure maximum practical recovery of the mineral resources,  the Department may grant a variance for specific areas within the reclamation  plan from the requirement that reclamation efforts proceed as contemporaneously  as practicable to permit underground mining operations prior to reclamation  if the Department finds in writing that:(1) the applicant has presented, as part of the permit application, specific,  feasible plans for the proposed underground mining operations;(2) the proposed underground mining operations are necessary or desirable  to assure maximum practical recovery of the mineral resource and will avoid  multiple disturbance of the surface;(3) the applicant has satisfactorily demonstrated that the plan for the  underground mining operations conforms to requirements for underground mining  in the State and that all permits necessary for the underground mining operations  have been issued;(4) the areas proposed for the variance have been shown by the applicant  to be necessary for the implementing of the proposed underground mining operations;(5) no substantial adverse environmental damage, either onsite or offsite,  will result from the delay in completion of reclamation as required by this Act; and(6) provisions for the offsite storage of spoil will comply with Section 3.17.(b) Such operations shall comply with any additional requirements  promulgated  under this Act.  Variances granted under this Section shall be reviewed  by the Department not more than 3 years after the issuance of the permit.  Liability under the bond filed by the applicant with the Department under  Section 6.01 shall be for the duration of the underground mining operations  and until the requirements of this Section and Section 6.08 have been fully  complied with.    (Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
225 ILCS 720/Art. IV heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article IV - Performance Standards For Underground Mining

 ARTICLE IV:      PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR UNDERGROUND MINING
225 ILCS 720/4.01
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article IV - Performance Standards For Underground Mining

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7904.01)Sec. 4.01.     General Requirement.     Each person conducting underground mining  operations shall as a minimum comply with all applicable performance standards  set forth in this Article.  Each permit issued under this Act to conduct  underground mining operations shall require as a minimum that such operations  meet all applicable requirements set forth in this Article.    (Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
225 ILCS 720/4.02
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article IV - Performance Standards For Underground Mining

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7904.02)Sec. 4.02.     Subsidence.     Each operator shall adopt measures consistent  with known technology in order to prevent subsidence causing material damage  to the extent technologically and economically feasible, maximize mine stability,  and maintain the value and reasonably foreseeable use of surface lands,  except in those instances where the mining technology used requires planned  subsidence in a predictable and controlled manner.  Nothing in this Section  shall be construed to prohibit the standard method of room and pillar mining.    (Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
225 ILCS 720/4.03
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article IV - Performance Standards For Underground Mining

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7904.03)Sec. 4.03.     Sealing Openings.     All portals, entryways, drifts, shafts,  or other openings between the surface and underground mine working shall  be sealed when no longer needed for the conduct of the underground mining  operations.    (Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
225 ILCS 720/4.04
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article IV - Performance Standards For Underground Mining

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7904.04)Sec. 4.04.     Exploratory Holes.     All exploratory holes no longer necessary  for underground mining shall be filled or sealed, maximizing to the extent  technologically and economically feasible return of mine and processing  waste, tailings, and any other waste incident to the underground mining  operation, to the mine workings or excavations.    (Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
225 ILCS 720/4.05
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article IV - Performance Standards For Underground Mining

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7904.05)Sec. 4.05.     Wastes.     (a) With respect to surface disposal of mine wastes,  tailings, coal processing wastes, and other wastes in areas other than the  mine workings or excavations, all waste piles created by the permittee from  current underground mining operations shall be stabilized through construction  in compacted layers including the use of noncombustible and impervious materials  if necessary.  The operator shall assure that the leachate will not degrade  surface or ground waters below water quality standards established pursuant  to applicable Federal and State law, that the final contour of the waste  accumulation will be compatible with natural surroundings, and that the  site is stabilized and revegetated according to the provisions of this Article.(b) The operator shall design, locate, construct, operate, maintain, enlarge,  modify, and remove, or abandon, in accordance with the standards and criteria  developed under this Act, all existing and new coal mine waste piles consisting of  mine wastes, tailings, coal processing wastes, or other liquid and solid  wastes and used either temporarily or permanently as dams or embankments.    (Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
225 ILCS 720/4.06
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article IV - Performance Standards For Underground Mining

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7904.06)Sec. 4.06.     Vegetation.     On regraded areas and all other lands affected,  there shall be established a diverse and permanent vegetative cover capable  of self-regeneration and plant succession and at least equal in extent of  cover to the natural vegetation of the area.    (Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
225 ILCS 720/4.07
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article IV - Performance Standards For Underground Mining

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7904.07)Sec. 4.07.     Offsite Areas.     Offsite areas shall be protected from damages  which may result from underground mining operations.    (Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
225 ILCS 720/4.08
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article IV - Performance Standards For Underground Mining

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7904.08)Sec. 4.08.     Hazards.     Fire hazards and other conditions which constitute a hazard to  health and safety of the public shall be eliminated.    (Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
225 ILCS 720/4.09
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article IV - Performance Standards For Underground Mining

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7904.09)Sec. 4.09.     Hydrology.     The operator shall minimize the disturbances of  the prevailing hydrologic balance at the minesite and in associated offsite  areas and to the quantity of water in surface and ground water systems both  during and after underground coal mining operations and during reclamation by-(a) avoiding acid or other toxic mine drainage by such measures as, but  not limited to-(1) preventing or removing water from contact with toxic-producing deposits;(2) treating drainage to reduce toxic content which adversely affects  downstream water on being released to water courses;(3) casing, sealing, or otherwise managing boreholes, shafts, and wells  to keep acid or other toxic drainage from entering ground and surface waters; and(b) conducting underground mining operations so as to prevent, to the  extent possible using the best technology currently available, additional  contributions of suspended solids to streamflow or runoff outside the permit  area (but in no event shall such contributions be in excess of requirements  set by applicable State or Federal law), and avoiding channel deepening  or enlargement in operations requiring the discharge of water from mines.    (Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
225 ILCS 720/4.10
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article IV - Performance Standards For Underground Mining

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7904.10)Sec. 4.10.     Suspension of Operations in Urbanized Areas.     In order to  protect the stability of the land, the Department shall suspend underground  coal mining operations under urbanized areas, cities, towns, and communities  and adjacent to industrial or commercial buildings, major impoundments,  or permanent streams if it finds imminent danger to inhabitants of such areas.    (Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
225 ILCS 720/4.11
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article IV - Performance Standards For Underground Mining

(225 ILCS 720/4.11) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7904.11)Sec. 4.11.     Other Impacts.     (a) With respect to other surface impacts of  underground mining operations not specified in this Article, including but  not limited to the construction of new roads or the improvement or use of  existing roads to gain access to the site of such activities, and for haulage,  repair areas, storage areas, processing areas, shipping areas, and other  areas on which are sited structures, facilities, or other property or materials  on the surface, resulting from or incident to such activities, the standards  set forth in and established under Article III shall be complied with.  The Department shall by rule make such modifications in the requirements  imposed by this Section as are necessary to accommodate the distinct difference  between surface and underground coal mining operations.  Such rules shall  compensate for regional differences and shall be consistent with and no  more stringent than rules adopted under the Federal Act.(b) To the extent possible using the best technology currently available,  the operator shall minimize disturbances and adverse impacts of the underground  mining operation on fish, wildlife, and related environmental values, and  achieve enhancement of such resources where practicable.(c) Openings for all new drift mines working acid-producing or iron-producing  coal seams shall be located in such a manner as to prevent a gravity discharge  of water from the mine.    (Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
225 ILCS 720/Art. V heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article V - Coal Exploration

 ARTICLE V:      COAL EXPLORATION
225 ILCS 720/5.01
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article V - Coal Exploration

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7905.01)Sec. 5.01.     Exploration Rules.     This Article applies to coal exploration  operations which substantially disturb the natural land surface.  Such operations  shall be conducted in accordance with exploration rules adopted by the Department.    (Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
225 ILCS 720/5.02
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article V - Coal Exploration

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7905.02)Sec. 5.02.     Notice.     The Department's coal exploration rules shall provide  that prior to conducting coal exploration operations a notice of intention  to explore shall be filed with the Department.  Such notice shall include  a description of the exploration area and the period of proposed exploration.    (Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
225 ILCS 720/5.03
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article V - Coal Exploration

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7905.03)Sec. 5.03.     Approval.     The Department's coal exploration rules shall provide  that prior to conducting any coal exploration in which at least 250 tons  of coal will be removed, prior approval of such exploration shall be obtained  from the Department.    (Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
225 ILCS 720/5.04
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article V - Coal Exploration

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7905.04)Sec. 5.04.     Performance Standards.     The Department's coal exploration  rules shall require reclamation in accordance with the performance standards  in Article III and IV of all lands disturbed in coal exploration, including  excavations, roads, drill holes, and the removal of necessary facilities and equipment.    (Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
225 ILCS 720/5.05
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article V - Coal Exploration

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7905.05)Sec. 5.05.     Confidential Information.     Information submitted to the  Department under this Article as confidential concerning trade secrets or  privileged commercial or financial information which relates to the competitive  rights of the person or entity intended to explore the described area shall  not be available for public examination.    (Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
225 ILCS 720/5.06
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article V - Coal Exploration

(225 ILCS 720/5.06) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7905.06)Sec. 5.06.     Penalties.     Any person who conducts any coal exploration activities  which substantially disturb the natural land surface in violation of this  Article shall be subject to the provisions of Section 8.04.    (Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
225 ILCS 720/Art. VI heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 720/ - Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.|Article VI - Performance Bonds

 ARTICLE VI:      PERFORMANCE BONDS