Illinois Statutes Chapter 225. Professions,Occupations and Business Operations § 720/8.01. Inspection

§ 8.01. Inspection. (a) The Department, including its authorized representatives, without advance notice and on presentation of appropriate credentials (1) may enter any mining and reclamation operations or any premises in which any records required to be maintained under this Act or under a permit issued under this Act are located, and (2) may at reasonable times, and without delay, have access to and copy any records, and inspect any monitoring equipment or method of operation required under this Act or any permit issued under this Act.

(b) The inspections by the Department shall (1) occur on an irregular basis averaging not less than one partial inspection per month and one complete inspection per calendar quarter for the mining and reclamation operation covered by each permit; (2) occur without prior notice to the permittee or his agents or employees except for necessary onsite meetings with the permittee; and (3) include the filing of inspection reports adequate to enforce the requirements of and to carry out the terms and purposes of this Act.

(c) Copies of any records, reports, inspection materials, or information obtained by the Department under this Section shall be made immediately available to the public at central and sufficient locations in the area of mining so that they are conveniently available to residents in the areas of mining.