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Possible online services disruption due to Internet related outage

A worldwide technology outage is causing disruption to some State of Illinois online systems.  We are aware of this issue and are diligently working on restoration.

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Applications/Memoranda/Forms

 2022 Notice of Business Process Changes

​Effective October 24, 2022, the Department will no longer be offering paper applications. The Department has moved to an ePermit System for the completion and submission of Illinois coal mining applications. For a short time, the Department will be accepting paper copies of applications that are currently in progress.

ePermit System

Operator Memoranda