Section 1819.11  Auger Mining: General

a)         Auger mining operations shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of 62 Ill. Adm. Code 1816 except as provided in this Part.

b)         The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (Department) shall prohibit auger mining, if necessary to:

1)         Maximize the utilization, recoverability, or conservation of the solid fuel resource, or

2)         Protect against adverse water quality impacts in accordance with 62 Ill. Adm. Code 1816.42.

(Source:  Amended at 11 Ill. Reg. 8501, effective July 1, 1987)