(20 ILCS 1920/1.02) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 8001.02)
Sec. 1.02.
Legislative Declaration.
(a) It is the policy of this State
to provide for the conservation and reclamation of lands and water affected
by mining which have been abandoned, in order to restore these abandoned
lands and waters to such productive use, in accordance with this State's
conservation and land reclamation policies, as will aid in maintaining or
improving the property tax base, protect the health, safety and general
welfare of the people, promote the natural beauty and aesthetic values of
this State and enhance the environment, and correct and prevent soil erosion,
stream pollution, water, air and land pollution, and other injurious effects
to persons, property, wildlife and natural resources.
(b) It is the purpose of this Act to implement these policies in a way
which satisfies the requirements of the federal Surface Mining Control and
Reclamation Act of 1977, P. L. 95-87, as amended, and which makes this State
eligible for funds for reclamation of abandoned lands and waters under that Act.
(Source: P.A. 81-1020.)
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