Illinois Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27, 2024) |
TITLE62. MINING |
PART1783. UNDERGROUND MINING PERMIT APPLICATIONS – MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION ON ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES |
§1783.21. Soil Resources Information
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a) The applicant shall provide adequate soil survey information on those portions of the permit area to be affected by surface operations or facilities consisting of the following:
1) A map delineating different soils;
2) Soil identification;
3) Soil description including topsoil (A horizon) thickness and sample location; and
4) Present and potential productivity of existing soils.
b) Where the applicant proposes to use selected overburden materials as a supplement or substitute for topsoil, the application shall provide results of the analyses, trials and tests required under 62 Ill. Adm. Code 1817.22.
(Source: Added at 11 Ill. Reg. 8632, effective July 1, 1987)