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Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) Program
CSFA Number: 422-60-0106
Agency Name
Department Of Natural Resources (422)
Agency Identification
NA
Agency Contact
Lance Range
217-782-0357
lance.l.range@illinois.gov
Short Description
To Protect the public, health, safety and general welfare, and restore land, water and environmental resources affected by coal and non-coal mining practices that occurred prior to August 3, 1977. IDNR use only.
Federal Authorization
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA)
Illinois Statue Authorization
Abandoned Mined Lands and Water Reclamation Act (20 ILCS 1920)
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
TITLE 62: MINING/ CHAPTER II: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PART 2501 ABANDONED MINED LANDS RECLAMATION 225 ILCS 720 Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act 20 ILCS 1920/1.05 Abandoned Mined Lands and Water Reclamation Act
Objective
Reclamation of abandoned mine features
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
The grant term begins on the date of the Department’s execution of the Grant Agreement, unless a different beginning date is provided in the Grant Agreement. In order for costs to be eligible for reimbursement, no construction or any other pre-construction work, regardless of the type, for which the grantee could seek reimbursement, shall be initiated prior to the grant term.
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
must meet SMCRA eligibility criteria
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Formula Grants
Subject / Service Area
Public Safety
Credentials / Documentation
NA
Preapplication Coordination
NA
Application Procedures
NA
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Projects will be ranked based on unreclaimed impacts, proximity to populated areas, additional site benefits, probability of successful reclamation and cost effectiveness.
Award Procedures
NA
Deadlines
NA
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
Rolling
Appeals
Appeals pursuant to 44 Il Admin Code 7000.350
Renewals
No cost extensions are allowed with prior DNR approval
Formula Matching Requirements
N/A
Uses and Restrictions
Reclamation of abandoned mine features
Reports
The Grantee is required to file quarterly status reports on the grant project describing the progress of the program, project, or use and expenditure of the grant funds related thereto, if the grant amount is over $25,000.00 (30 ILCS 705/4(b)(2)).
Audits
Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.90 Auditing Standards
Records
Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.430 Record Retention
Account Identification
0991 Fund
Obligations
NA
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Maximum grant award for Department approved applicant will be $1,000,000.
Program Accomplishments
NA
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
NA
Regional or Local Assistance Location
NA
Headquarters Office
One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL
Program Website
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/xxmines/AML/Pages/default.aspx
Example Projects
NA
Published Date
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
Agency IDAward RangeApplication Range
None