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State Mining Board
The State Mining Board consists of six members from the coal mining community
and the Director of the Office of Mines and Minerals, who acts as the Board's
executive officer. The Board administers and interprets the Illinois Coal Mining
Act and promulgates safety related rules and regulations for the
Illinois coal industry.
Mining Board meetings are held to discuss topics related to the Coal Mining
Act. It is the Board's responsibility to ensure the safety of the state coal
industry and compliance with the Act. When questions arise regarding a provision(s)
of the Act, the Mining Board will hear testimony and render a decision or
interpretation.
Additionally, the Board issues Certificates of Competency for mine examiners,
mine managers, hoisting engineers, state mine inspectors, surface mine supervisors,
shot firers, and shaft and slope
examiners and supervisors. These certifications are based on requirements
contained within the Coal Mining Act. Besides mining experience a candidate
for certification must pass a written and oral examination. These examinations
are held on a semi-annual basis.
State Mining Board Members
Michael L. Woods, Director, Office of Mines and Minerals
Tim Kirkpatrick
George Teegarden
David Webb
Jerry Cross
Fred Frederking
Don Steward
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