(415 ILCS 25/2) (from Ch. 85, par. 1702)
Sec. 2.
For purposes of this Section, unless the context otherwise requires, the
term--
(a) "oil" means oil of any kind or in any form |
| including, but not limited to, petroleum, fuel oil, sludge and oil refuse;
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(b) "other pollutants" mean any floating materials
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| which may cause unsightly appearance on the surface of such waters or are detrimental to aquatic life or the water quality of such waters;
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(c) "discharge" includes, but is not limited to, any
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| spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying or dumping;
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(d) "remove" or "removal" refers to removal of oil,
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| or other pollutants, from the waters and taking such other action as may be necessary to minimize damage to the public health or welfare from discharges of oil or other pollutants;
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(e) "facility" means any facility of any kind located
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| in, on, or under land or waters and watercraft of every description;
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(f) "waters" mean all waters of any river, stream,
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| watercourse, pond, or lake wholly or partly within the territorial boundaries of the State of Illinois;
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(g) "governmental body" means cities, villages,
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| incorporated towns or any units of local government;
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(h) "owner or operator" means any person owning or
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(i) "person" includes an individual, firm,
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| corporation, association or partnership.
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(Source: P.A. 77-1605 .)
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