The Department of Natural Resources proposed to amend 62 Ill. Admin. Code §240, The Illinois Oil and Gas Act. Among other changes, the amendments would increase the amounts of civil penalties and clarify who is responsible for plugging a leaking unpermitted drill hole. The deadline for written comment is April 8, 2011. http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/index/register/register_volume35_issue9.pdf pp. 3037-198.