TITLE 62: MINING
CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
PART 1779 SURFACE MINING PERMIT APPLICATIONS – MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION ON ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
SECTION 1779.21 SOIL RESOURCES INFORMATION


 

Section 1779.21  Soil Resources Information

 

a)         The applicant shall provide adequate soil survey information for the permit area consisting of the following:

 

1)         A map delineating different soils;

 

2)         Soil identification;

 

3)         Soil description including topsoil (A Horizon) thickness and sample location; and

 

4)         Present and potential productivity of existing soils.

 

b)         Where the applicant proposes to use selected overburden materials as a supplement or substitute for topsoil, the application shall provide results of the analyses, trials, and tests required under 62 Ill. Adm. Code 1816.22.

 

(Source:  Amended at 11 Ill. Reg. 8585, effective July 1, 1987)