Illinois Administrative Code
Title 62 - MINING
Part 245 - HYDRAULIC FRACTURING REGULATORY ACT
Subpart J - PLUGGING AND RESTORATION
Section 245.1030 - Restoration of the Well Site and Production Facility
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024
Unless contractually agreed to the contrary by the permittee and surface landowner, the permittee shall restore the well site and production facility to a condition as closely approximating the conditions that existed before the land was disturbed for any stage of site preparation activities, drilling and HVHHF operations.
a) Restoration shall include:
b) Restoration and work on the removal of equipment and materials at the well site shallbegin within 6 months after plugging the final well on the well site and be completed no later than 12 months after the last producing well on the well site has been plugged; and
c) Roads installed as part of the oil and gas operation may only be left in place if provided in the lease or pursuant to agreement with the landowner, as applicable. (Section 1-95(d) of the Act)