Article V - Coal Exploration - Illinois Statutes

      (225 ILCS 720/Art. V heading)ARTICLE V: COAL EXPLORATION

(225 ILCS 720/5.01) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7905.01)     Sec. 5.01. Exploration Rules. This Article applies to coal exploration operations which substantially disturb the natural land surface. Such operations shall be conducted in accordance with exploration rules adopted by the Department. (Source: P.A. 81‑1015.)

(225 ILCS 720/5.02) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7905.02)     Sec. 5.02. Notice. The Department's coal exploration rules shall provide that prior to conducting coal exploration operations a notice of intention to explore shall be filed with the Department. Such notice shall include a description of the exploration area and the period of proposed exploration. (Source: P.A. 81‑1015.)

(225 ILCS 720/5.03) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7905.03)     Sec. 5.03. Approval. The Department's coal exploration rules shall provide that prior to conducting any coal exploration in which at least 250 tons of coal will be removed, prior approval of such exploration shall be obtained from the Department. (Source: P.A. 81‑1015.)

(225 ILCS 720/5.04) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7905.04)     Sec. 5.04. Performance Standards. The Department's coal exploration rules shall require reclamation in accordance with the performance standards in Article III and IV of all lands disturbed in coal exploration, including excavations, roads, drill holes, and the removal of necessary facilities and equipment. (Source: P.A. 81‑1015.)

(225 ILCS 720/5.05) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7905.05)     Sec. 5.05. Confidential Information. Information submitted to the Department under this Article as confidential concerning trade secrets or privileged commercial or financial information which relates to the competitive rights of the person or entity intended to explore the described area shall not be available for public examination. (Source: P.A. 81‑1015.)

(225 ILCS 720/5.06) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7905.06)     Sec. 5.06. Penalties. Any person who conducts any coal exploration activities which substantially disturb the natural land surface in violation of this Article shall be subject to the provisions of Section 8.04. (Source: P.A. 81‑1015.)