Section 1816.14 Casing and Sealing of Drilled Holes: Temporary

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Illinois Administrative Code › Title 62 MINING › CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Part 1816 PERMANENT PROGRAM PERFORMANCE STANDARDS – SURFACE MINING ACTIVITIES › Section 1816.14 Casing and Sealing of Drilled Holes: Temporary

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Section 1816

Section 1816.14 Casing and

Sealing of Drilled Holes: Temporary

Each exploration hole, other

drill or boreholes, wells, and other exposed underground openings which have

been identified in the approved permit application for use to return coal

processing waste or water to underground working, or to be used to monitor ground

water conditions, shall be temporarily sealed before use and protected during

use by barricades, or fences, or other protective devices approved by the

Department. These devices shall be periodically inspected and maintained in

good operating condition by the person who conducts the surface mining

activities.

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