Illinois Code § 31.10
Illinois Code § 31.10. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 31.10.
If the State Mine Inspector finds methane with a multi-gas detector, permissible methane detector, air analysis, or other recognized means, in the amount of 0.25% or more, in any open workings of such mine when tested at a point not less than 12 inches from the roof, face or rib the mine shall be classified as gassy. Nothing in this Act shall preclude the reclassification of a mine that has been classified gassy if a subsequent examination, made by the State Mine Inspector in the method provided herein, shows the methane content to be less than 0.25%. (Source: P.A. 99-538, eff. 1-1-17.)
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- Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 31.10
- Jurisdiction: Illinois
- Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
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