(225 ILCS 720/9.08) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7909.08)
Sec. 9.08.
Transition.
The Department shall provide for the orderly transition
from "The Surface-Mined Land Conservation and Reclamation Act", approved
September 17, 1971, as amended, to this Act. Such rules shall as a minimum
provide for temporary permit procedures, filing and application schedules
and requirements, and time limits different from those set forth in this
Act and which satisfy the requirements of the Federal Act and Regulations,
for transition from the initial regulatory program to the permanent program.
Such rules shall provide for the continued validity of permits and bonds
issued under "The Surface-Mined Land Conservation and Reclamation Act",
approved September 17, 1971, as amended, in a manner which
satisfies the requirements of the Federal Act and Regulations, and may provide
for delay in the applicability of any provisions of this Act to mining and
reclamation operations to the extent required if the State program is not
approved under the Federal Act.
(b) To the extent consistent with this Act, all bonds, plans, duties and
requirements pursuant to "The Open Cut Land Reclamation Act", approved August
10, 1961, as amended, "The Surface-Mined Land Reclamation Act", approved
April 6, 1967, as amended, and "The Surface-Mined Land Conservation and
Reclamation Act", approved September 17, 1971, as amended, shall remain
in full force and effect with respect to mining commenced prior to the effective
date of this Act.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)
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