Section 4180.200  Notice of Undertaking

a)         As early in the planning process as possible, written notice pursuant to Section 4(a) of the Act shall be delivered to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.  The written notice shall include, at a minimum:

1)         a brief description of the proposed undertaking, including identification of State agency involvement;

2)         a map and other description of the location of the proposed undertaking as appropriate, including known prior land uses; and

3)         current photographs of all structures above ground within the Area of Potential Effects, any history generally known about the area or known previous surveys.

b)         If the Director determines within thirty (30) calendar days that no resources will be affected, he will so inform the Department of Natural Resources, and the project may proceed.

c)         If the Department of Natural Resources chooses, initial notice of a project may include documentation required under Section 4180.250.  In this instance, the Director will combine the review periods pursuant to Section 4180.200(b) and Section 4180.250(b).