- a) Coal mine waste fires shall be extinguished by the person who conducts the underground mining activities, in accordance with a plan approved by the Department and the Mine Safety and Health Administration. The plan shall contain, at a minimum, provisions to ensure that only those persons authorized by the operator, and who have an understanding of the procedures to be used, shall be involved in the extinguishing operations.
- b) No burning or unburned coal mine waste shall be removed from a permitted disposal area without a removal plan approved by the Department. Consideration shall be given to potential hazards to persons working or living in the vicinity of the structure.
(Source: Amended at 11 Ill. Reg. 8250, effective July 1, 1987)