Underground pipeline and utility crossings meeting the conditions of IDNR/OWR Statewide Permit Number 8:
(A) In all cases, the crossing shall be placed beneath the bed of the river, lake, or stream and, unless the crossing is encased in concrete or entrenched in bedrock, a minimum of three feet of cover shall be provided. The river, lake, or stream bed shall be returned to its original condition;
(B) Disturbance of streamside vegetation shall be kept to a minimum during construction to prevent erosion and sedimentation. All disturbed floodway areas, including stream banks, shall be restored to their original contours and seeded or otherwise stabilized upon completion of construction;
(C) Any utility crossing carrying material which may cause water pollution, as defined by the Environmental Protection Act (415 ILCS 5), shall be provided with shut-off valves on each side of the body of water to be crossed; and
(D) If blasting is to be utilized in the construction of the crossing, the permittee shall notify the IDNR/OWR at least ten days prior to the blasting date to allow monitoring of any related fish kills.
(Ord. 10-01, passed 7-12-2010)