TITLE 62: MINING
CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
PART 1779 SURFACE MINING PERMIT APPLICATIONS – MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION ON ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
SECTION 1779.19 VEGETATION INFORMATION


 

Section 1779.19  Vegetation Information

 

a)         The permit application shall contain a map that delineates existing vegetative types and a description of the plant communities within the proposed permit area and within any proposed reference area.  This description shall include information adequate to predict the potential for reestablishing vegetation.

 

b)         When a map or aerial photograph is required, sufficient adjacent areas shall be included to allow evaluation of vegetation as important habitat for fish and wildlife for those species of fish and wildlife identified under 62 Ill. Adm. Code 1780.16.

 

(Source:  Amended at 17 Ill. Reg. 11118, effective July 1, 1993)