(225 ILCS 720/3.09) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7903.09)
Sec. 3.09.
Augering.
Any augering operation associated with surface
mining shall be conducted in a manner to maximize recoverability of mineral
reserves remaining after mining operations and reclamation are complete.
All auger holes shall be sealed with an impervious and noncombustible material
in order to prevent drainage except where the Department determines that
the resulting impoundment of water in such auger holes may create a hazard
to the environment or the public health or safety, provided that augering
may be prohibited if necessary to maximize the utilization, recoverability
or conservation of the solid fuel resources or to protect against adverse
water quality impacts.
(Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
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