Ill. Admin. Code tit. 62, § 1816.132 – Cessation of Operations: Permanent | Midpage
§ 1816.132
Ill. Admin. Code tit. 62, § 1816.132
Cessation of Operations: Permanent
AUTHORITY: Implementing and authorized by the Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act [225 ILCS 720].DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
a) Persons who cease surface mining activities permanently shall close or backfill or otherwise permanently reclaim all affected areas, in accordance with this Chapter and the permit approved by the Department.
b) All underground openings, equipment, structures, or other facilities not required for monitoring, unless approved by the Department as suitable for the post mining land use or environmental monitoring, shall be removed and the affected land reclaimed.