Under the Illinois Oil and Gas Act (225 ILCS 725), test and monitoring holes — including geological, structure, coal, and groundwater holes — require a plugging bond of $2,500 per permit or a $25,000 blanket bond covering all permits, filed with the Department of Natural Resources. Cash, a certificate of deposit, or an irrevocable letter of credit may be posted in lieu of a surety bond. Confirm your required amount with the DNR.

What the drilling-hole bond actually covers

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Illinois drilling-hole bond: 4% of the bond amount, $100 minimum. Required by the DNR for coal, structure, and groundwater test holes. Get your price.

Blanket Coal, Structure or Groundwater Drilling Holes Bond

Illinois - Blanket Coal, Structure or Groundwater Drilling Holes

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