Illinois Compiled Statutes 225 ILCS 705/31.10 – If the State Mine Inspector finds methane with a multi-gas detector, …
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 225 ILCS 705/31.10
- State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
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%.