Illinois Statutes Chapter 20. Executive Branch § 1105/8.1. Illinois Coal Resurgence Program

(1) To assist in the reopening of closed Illinois mines.

(2) To assist in allowing existing Illinois coal mines to remain operating.

(3) To assist in developing new markets (both domestic and foreign) for Illinois coal.

(4) To assist in funding the cost of transportation of Illinois coal to new markets and the development of related infrastructure.

(5) To assist in funding the cost of construction and development of coal conversion parks in Illinois.

(6) To assist in providing incentives to attract new businesses that use coal or by-products developed from coal or its conversion to relocate in Illinois.

(7) To assist in hiring consultants, engineers, and other experts to assist in providing feasibility work in connection with projects whose funding would otherwise be authorized under this Act.