Section 1816.13 Casing and Sealing of Drilled Holes: General Requirements

Section 1816

Section 1816.13   Casing and

Sealing of Drilled Holes: General Requirements

Each exploration hole, other

drill or borehole, well, or other exposed underground opening shall be cased,

sealed, or otherwise managed, as approved by the Illinois Department of Natural

Resources, Office of Mines and Minerals (Department), to prevent acid or other

toxic drainage from entering ground or surface waters, to minimize disturbance

to the prevailing hydrologic balance, and to ensure the safety of people,

livestock, fish and wildlife, and machinery in the permit and adjacent area.

If these openings are uncovered or exposed by surface mining activities within

the permit area they shall be permanently closed, unless approved for water

monitoring, or otherwise managed in a manner approved by the Department.  Use

of a drilled hole or borehole or monitoring well as a water well must meet the

provisions of Section 1816.41.  This Section does not apply to holes solely

drilled and used for blasting.