Illinois Statutes Chapter 225. Professions,Occupations and Business Operations § 720/3.26. Variances for Joint Surface and Underground Mining

(1) the applicant has presented, as part of the permit application, specific, feasible plans for the proposed underground mining operations;

(2) the proposed underground mining operations are necessary or desirable to assure maximum practical recovery of the mineral resource and will avoid multiple disturbance of the surface;

(3) the applicant has satisfactorily demonstrated that the plan for the underground mining operations conforms to requirements for underground mining in the State and that all permits necessary for the underground mining operations have been issued;

(4) the areas proposed for the variance have been shown by the applicant to be necessary for the implementing of the proposed underground mining operations;

(5) no substantial adverse environmental damage, either onsite or offsite, will result from the delay in completion of reclamation as required by this Act; and

(6) provisions for the offsite storage of spoil will comply with Section 3.17.