Section 230.20  Procedure for Conducting Examinations Other than the Semi-Annual Mining Board Examinations

a)         Candidates seeking Certificates of Competency as Surface Mine Supervisor, General Surface Supervisor, Independent Contractor Supervisor, Shaft-Slope Examiner and Shaft-Slope Supervisor can take an examination administered by the Department at times other than at the semi-annual Mining Board Examinations.

b)         Candidates shall obtain from the Department an application and must meet the eligibility requirements for the Certificate of Competency.

c)         Candidates shall schedule to attend a class conducted by Department personnel prior to taking the examination.  The class and examination can be conducted on the same day.  Classes are optional and a candidate may take the examination without class attendance.

d)         A Certificate of Competency is considered temporary for 30 days following an examination.  A list of candidates passing the exam and receiving a Certificate of Competency will be posted at mines throughout the State during the 30 day posting period to permit filing objections concerning the qualifications of a candidate who is listed as receiving a Certificate of Competency.  After the posting period is complete and no objection is filed, the candidate's Certificate of Competency will become permanent (see 225 ILCS 705-3.07).

(Source:  Added at 37 Ill. Reg. 6772, effective May 1, 2013)