# 62 Ill. Adm. Code 230.20: Section 230.20 Procedure for Conducting Examinations Other than the Semi-Annual Mining Board Examinations

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## Section

- **Citation:** 62 Ill. Adm. Code 230.20
- **Heading:** Section 230.20 Procedure for Conducting Examinations Other than the Semi-Annual Mining Board Examinations
- **Jurisdiction:** Illinois
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Illinois Administrative Code / Title 62 MINING / CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES / Part 230 PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCTING EXAMINATIONS OF PERSONS SEEKING CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY / Section 230.20 Procedure for Conducting Examinations Other than the Semi-Annual Mining Board Examinations

## Text

Section 230.20  Procedure for Conducting Examinations Other
than the Semi-Annual Mining Board Examinations
a)         Candidates
seeking Certificates of Competency as Surface Mine Supervisor, General Surface
Supervisor, Independent Contractor Supervisor, Shaft-Slope Examiner and
Shaft-Slope Supervisor can take an examination administered by the Department
at times other than at the semi-annual Mining Board Examinations.
b)         Candidates
shall obtain from the Department an application and must meet the eligibility
requirements for the Certificate of Competency.
c)         Candidates
shall schedule to attend a class conducted by Department personnel prior to
taking the examination.  The class and examination can be conducted on the same
day.  Classes are optional and a candidate may take the examination without
class attendance.
d)         A Certificate
of Competency is considered temporary for 30 days following an examination.  A
list of candidates passing the exam and receiving a Certificate of Competency
will be posted at mines throughout the State during the 30 day posting period
to permit filing objections concerning the qualifications of a candidate who is
listed as receiving a Certificate of Competency.  After the posting period is
complete and no objection is filed, the candidate's Certificate of Competency
will become permanent (see 225 ILCS 705-3.07).

## Nearby sections

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