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2005 Illinois Code - 225 ILCS 705/ Coal Mining Act. Article 38 - Surface Mining Regulations
(225 ILCS 705/38.1) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3801)
Sec. 38.1.
Adoption of regulations ‑ scope.
This Article sets forth mandatory safety standards for bituminous, anthracite
and lignite surface coal mines, including open pit and auger mines, preparation
facilities and to other
surface work areas of underground and surface coal mines.
(Source: P.A. 79‑460.)
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(225 ILCS 705/38.2) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3802)
Sec. 38.2.
Regulations.
On or before January 1, 1976, the Mining Board shall adopt regulations pursuant to the
provisions of Section 2.12 of this Act to govern the
operation of surface mining facilities affecting the health
and safety of persons
employed at those facilities but not in conflict with federal
standards. In no event shall the
regulations provide for any protection at a
level which is below that established in the Federal Safety
Standards for Surface Mining, promulgated by the
United States Secretary of the Interior.
(Source: P.A. 79‑460.)
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(225 ILCS 705/38.3) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3803)
Sec. 38.3.
Supervisors.
On or after September 1, 1977, it shall be unlawful
for any operator of a surface coal mine to employ, in a supervisory
capacity listed below any person who does not hold a certificate of
competency issued by the Mining Board.
Those persons assigned to supervise:
(a) Overburden stripping
(b) Drilling and shooting
(c) The pit coal loading operation
(d) Reclamation work at the mine. Each applicant must have a
minimum of 2 years of surface mining experience and pass an examination,
administered by the Mining Board, based on Illinois State Mining Law as
it pertains to his responsibilities. Temporary certification will be
provided by Board for persons with at least 2 years surface mining
experience up to the time of the next examination or up to a maximum of
6 months.
(Source: P.A. 79‑460; 79‑1505.)
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