Illinois Administrative Code
Title 62 - MINING
Part 1840 - DEPARTMENT INSPECTIONS
Section 1840.14 - Availability of Records
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024
a) The Department shall make available to the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), upon request, copies of all documents relating to applications for and approvals of existing, new, or revised coal exploration approvals or surface coal mining and reclamation operation permits and all documents relating to inspection and enforcement actions.
b) Copies of all records, reports, inspection materials, or information obtained by the Department shall be made immediately available to the public in the area of mining until at least five years after expiration of the period during which the subject operation is active or is covered by any portion of a reclamation bond so that they are conveniently available to residents of that area, except:
c) The Department shall ensure compliance with subsection (b) by either:
d) In order to protect preparation for hearings and enforcement proceedings, the Department may enter into agreements with the Director of the OSMRE regarding procedures for the special handling of investigative and enforcement reports and other such materials, which may limit or refuse availability of investigatory records compiled for law enforcement purposes.