Change in surface mine rules draws mixed reviews
The Reagan administration claims eased surface mining rules reduce burdens on coal operators. Illinois residents react with a mixed response as the Interior Department highlights agencies like the Office of Surface Mining for cutting regulations while promising environmental protection and significant time and money savings in and out of government.
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Evan M. Davis
Southern Illinoisan
Reagan Administration
Office of Surface Mining
Interior Department
Illinois officials diverge on impact of new regulations
Illinois officials discuss the regulatory changes, with Illinois Coal Association President Joseph Spivey saying little has changed and preferring reforms to the underlying law. Michael Schechtman of Illinois South Project argues the farmland protection groups see more impact from the rules. Federal officials weigh in.
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Illinois Coal Association
Joseph Spivey
Spivey
Michael Schechtman
Illinois South Project
Reagan era remarks on mine reclamation and frosting analogy
Schechtman compared surface mine reclamation to baking a cake under Reagan saying the law sets the bake must and size while regulations specify layers and frosting. He noted the main saving claimed by Interior centers on a per ton coal reduction through changes in excess spoil disposal.
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Reagan
Schechtman
Illinois Regulators See Limited Impact From Mountain Coal Rules
Illinois officials acknowledge federal mining reforms mainly affect mountainous coal regions. The Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals cites modest changes, longer violation correction times, and a few regulations altered so far. Critics label the federal effort a backward move that heightens regulatory burden without substantial cost savings.
Kinkaid seeks leak source near De Soto amid low water pressure
Kinkaid Reed's Creek Conservancy District officials aim to locate a suspected leak near De Soto as Elkville and De Soto remain under boil water orders. Gilbert Lee reports crews including Manager Robert Chapman headed for De Soto to pinpoint the cause while Elkville's plant boosts pressure to 34 pounds but cannot meet all demand. De Soto schools stay closed due to flushing restrictions. Elkville schools remain in session as pressure issues persist.
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Elkville
de Soto
Kinkaid-Reed’s Creek Conservancy District
Kinkaid
Gilbert Lee
Robert Chapman
Tom Potter
Eskville
Carbondale Parents Rally to Restore Gifted Education Funds
Carbondale Elementary School District parents plan a petition drive to urge the board of education to reverse spring cuts to the gifted education program. Donald Garner, elected president of the Carbonate Association for Talented Education, cites reduced instruction time and seeks reinstatement of two half positions amid a projected cash surplus. The group also announced officer slate and heard about summer programs at local libraries, John A. Logan College, and the SIU Carbondale Museum.
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Carbondale
Jean Ness
Board of Education
Donald Garner
Carbonate Association For Talented Education
Garner
Tommy Robb
Beth Arthur
Hugh McDowell
Carbondale Public Library
John A. Logan College
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Museum
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Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals
Mines and Minerals Land Reclamation
Douglas Downing
Downing
Jim & Ruth
North Bridge St. Carbondale
Shorts
T-Bone
Bologna
NISC
Ladies Apparel
Benton Sun
Brands
Vogler’s
Vogler Is
Rt. 51
Huff
Hulty
SUN Products
Toy Kingdom
North Carbon
Marion, Illinois
Town & Country Center
National Weather Service
CIPS
Ofi
Central Illinois Public Service Company
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