Senate Sponsors: SIEBEN. House Sponsors: NOLAND Short description: DNR-MINING-WASTE-WILDLIFE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends Acts containing references to the "Hazardous Waste Re- search and Information Center" within the Office of Scientific Re- search Analysis of the Department of Natural Resources; changes refer- ences to the "Waste Management and Research Center". Provides that the Office of Scientific Research Analysis, in addition to the duties lis- ted, may perform other related research functions and responsibilities as may be appropriate, instead of as provided by law; and provides that Office. Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that Conservation that the State museum is within that Office. Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that Conservation 2000 funds may be used to establish and protect ecosystems through technical assistance and grants to pub- lic and private landowners. Amends the Surface Coal Mining Land Con- servation and Reclamation Act to transfer the functions of the Intera- gency Committee on Surface Mining Control and Reclamation to the Office of Mines and Minerals within the Department of Natural Re- sources beginning July 1, 1997. Provides that the Department shall not deny a permit based on certain violations of the Act resulting from unanticipated events or conditions. In the event of a violation of the Act and a forfeiture of a bond or deposit of a surface coal mining operator, provides for the use of funds appropriated under the Aban- doned Mined Lands and Water Reclamation Act to cover costs of remedia- tion that exceed the amount of the bond or deposit. Sets forth excep- tions to the Department's duty to prepare a Land Report on the peti- ton of an interested party. Deletes certain provisions relating to public notice and opportunity to be heard on the adoption, amendment, or repeal of Department rules. Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code to lengthen the commercial musseling season, eliminate certain har- vesting methods, and authorize commercial musseling in the Ohio river. Amends the Wildlife Code to provide that no bow and arrow device shall be carried with the arrow in the nocked position during hours when deer hunting is unlawful, deleting provision that bow and arrow must be cased, unstrung or otherwise made inoperable by a locking device. Makes other changes. Effective immediately. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Adds reference to: 430 ILCS 65/3a from Ch. 38, par. 83-3a Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act to provide that a non-resident with a valid non-resident hunting license may purchase or obtain a rifle, shotgun, or ammunition for a rifle or shotgun in Illinois. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 615/2 from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 5002 5 ILCS 615/10 from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 5010 225 ILCS 725/22.2 from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 5436 Amends the Oil and Gas Wells on Public Lands Act to prohibit oil and gas extraction activities and the use of production equipment on land owned by the Department of Natural Resources and on other State-protected lands. Provides for the allocation of moneys received from oil and gas permitting or licensing relating to Department of Natural Resources lands that have not been purchased with moneys from the Wildlife and Fish Fund and moneys received from the integration of those lands. Amends the Illinois Oil and Gas Act to prohibit integration of interests in an established drilling unit if one owner is the Department of Natural Resources, unless the Department determines, following a comprehensive environmental impact review, that no substantial or irreversible detrimental harm will occur on Department lands as a result of any proposed activities relating to mineral extraction. FISCAL NOTE (Dept. of Natural Resources) SB 795 will not increase or decrease revenues or cause to ex- pend any State funds. STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE, AMENDED (DCCA) Fails to create a State mandate. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 90-0490 Last action date: 97-08-17 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status