# Illinois Regulatory Program
> **Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement** · Final rule; approval of amendment. · Published 1997-10-22 · Effective 1997-10-22 · 62 FR 54765
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-27982
- **Category:** mining
- **Sub-agency:** Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
- **State:** IL
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 54765
- **CFR reference:** 30 CFR 913
- **Publication date:** 1997-10-22
- **Effective date:** 1997-10-22
- **Interior docket:** SPATS No. IL-081-FOR
## Abstract

OSM is approving a proposed amendment to the Illinois permanent regulatory program (hereinafter referred to as the ``Illinois program'') pursuant to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). This amendment provides that areas revegetated following the removal of temporary structures such as sedimentation ponds, roads, and small diversions are not subject to a revegetation responsibility period and bond liability period separate from that of the permit area or increment thereof served by such facilities. The amendment is intended to clarify ambiguities in the State regulations and to improve operational efficiency.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/10/22/97-27982/illinois-regulatory-program)
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