(225 ILCS 720/4.05) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7904.05)
Sec. 4.05.
Wastes.
(a) With respect to surface disposal of mine wastes,
tailings, coal processing wastes, and other wastes in areas other than the
mine workings or excavations, all waste piles created by the permittee from
current underground mining operations shall be stabilized through construction
in compacted layers including the use of noncombustible and impervious materials
if necessary. The operator shall assure that the leachate will not degrade
surface or ground waters below water quality standards established pursuant
to applicable Federal and State law, that the final contour of the waste
accumulation will be compatible with natural surroundings, and that the
site is stabilized and revegetated according to the provisions of this Article.
(b) The operator shall design, locate, construct, operate, maintain, enlarge,
modify, and remove, or abandon, in accordance with the standards and criteria
developed under this Act, all existing and new coal mine waste piles consisting of
mine wastes, tailings, coal processing wastes, or other liquid and solid
wastes and used either temporarily or permanently as dams or embankments.
(Source: P.A. 81-1015.)
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