(225 ILCS 720/4.11) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7904.11)
Sec. 4.11.
Other Impacts.
(a) With respect to other surface impacts of
underground mining operations not specified in this Article, including but
not limited to the construction of new roads or the improvement or use of
existing roads to gain access to the site of such activities, and for haulage,
repair areas, storage areas, processing areas, shipping areas, and other
areas on which are sited structures, facilities, or other property or materials
on the surface, resulting from or incident to such activities, the standards
set forth in and established under Article III shall be complied with.
The Department shall by rule make such modifications in the requirements
imposed by this Section as are necessary to accommodate the distinct difference
between surface and underground coal mining operations. Such rules shall
compensate for regional differences and shall be consistent with and no
more stringent than rules adopted under the Federal Act.
(b) To the extent possible using the best technology currently available,
the operator shall minimize disturbances and adverse impacts of the underground
mining operation on fish, wildlife, and related environmental values, and
achieve enhancement of such resources where practicable.
(c) Openings for all new drift mines working acid-producing or iron-producing
coal seams shall be located in such a manner as to prevent a gravity discharge
of water from the mine.
(Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
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