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Green Government

Green Governments Illinois Act

Executive Order 11

On April 22nd, 2009 Earth Day Governor Quinn signed executive order 11 to reduce the environmental impact of state government operations.

The executive order directs state agencies to lead by example in waste prevention, energy efficiency and conservation, procurement, and water quality and conservation. By implementing these sustainability practices, agencies will not only benefit the quality of our air, land and water; they will also save Illinois taxpayers’ money by reducing utility bills, waste disposal fees, and other operating costs.

The State of Illinois has an obligation to sustainability and "green government." Below are links to more information about how the Illinois government and its agencies are setting greener goals.

Green Practices
City of Chicago Green
Greenillinois.gov
Green Governments Coordinating Council (GGCC)
Established by the 2007 Green Governments Illinois Act
IDOT'S Commitment to Sustainability
IDOT'S Definitions of Sustainability

Illinois Attorney General

The Attorney General acts as the state's chief legal officer and is responsible for protecting the public interest of the state and its people. Currently, the Office of the Attorney General focuses on protecting consumers, advocating for women, keeping communities safe, advocation for older citizens, safegaurding children, defending citizens' rights, preserving the environment, helping crime victims, ensuring open and honest government, and building better charities.

Protecting the Environment
Neglecting state environmental law can lead to both civil and criminal prosecution. These laws are enforced by the Attorney General' Environmental Crimes Division and Environmental Enforcement Division.
Environmental Division
Illinois citizens and consumers may contact the Environmental Crimes Bureau 24 hours a day using the Environmental Crimes Hotline. The Office of the Attorney General will respond to callers’ concerns addressing air, land, and water pollution. Civil litigation is carried out through the Environmental Enforcement Division, whereas the Environmental Crimes Bureau handles all criminal suits.

Department of Public Health Environmental Occupations and Programs Statutes and Regulations

Laws and Administrative Rules
Asbestos Abatement (Abatement Standards; Asbestos Inspector, Contractor, Supervisor, Air Sampler, Project Designer, Management Planner, Project Manager and Worker Licenses) Campgrounds/Recreational Areas, Environmental Lead (Abatement Standards; Lead Inspector, Contractor, Supervisor and Worker Licenses); Environmental Toxicology; Field Sanitation; Indoor Air Quality; Integrated Pest Management; Lawn Irrigation Registration; Manufactured Home Communities (Mobile Home Parks); Manufactured Housing; Migrant Labor Camps; Non-Community Public Water Supply; Plumbing; Private Sewage Disposal; Private Water Supplies (Water Well Construction, Drillers and Pump Installers); Safe and Hygienic Beds; Structural Pest Control; Swimming Pools and Bathing Beaches; Vector Control/Arbovirus Surveillance; Youth Camps

Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Prairie Research Institute State Surveys
Prairie Research Institute Founding Executive Director William W. Shilts has appointed seven Illinois State Scientists to fill designations established in the University of Illinois State Scientific Surveys Act signed by Governor Quinn on August 14, 2013. The PRI now houses five science surveys.

Department of Agriculture (IDOA)

Laws Administered by the IDOA
Laws listed in the Illinois Compiled Statutes:

Administrative Rules
Agricultural Products Inspection
Agricultural Statistics
Animal Health
Animal Welfare
Environmental Program
Fairs and Horse Racing
Food Safety
General Office
General Statutes
Land and Water Resources
Marketing and Promotions
Meat and Poultry Inspection
Procurement
Warehouse and Grain Dealer Inspection
Weights and Measurements

The IDOA was established as a regulatory and promotional agency in 1917 under the Civil Administrative Code.

Individual administrative bureaus operate within IDOA to direct programs and services toward the conservation of Illinois land and water resources; resources; promotion for the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals; oversight of state and county fairs; seed, feed, and fertilizer product regulation; management of fiscal matters of grain dealers and warehouses; outreach efforts for Illinois food and agricultural products; and the supervision of state horse racing programs.

IDOA Environmental Programs
This link directs to a list of associated acts and regulations relating to:

Nursery inspection
Plant pests, diseases, and noxious weeds
Greenhouse inspection and certification programs
Plant pest and disease quarantine programs
Registration of pesticides; tests, certifies and licenses pesticide applicators
Alleged cases of pesticide misuse
Pesticide container-recycling program
And pesticide laboratory that testing for groundwater, soil, and plant samples for pesticide residues
Proper storage of storage, containment, and disposal of pesticides and fertilizer
Facility design and construction standards
Waste management plans
Livestock manager certification

Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

Section Navigation Features Rules, Regulations, Licensing & Information
Administrative Rules & Law Enforcement for IL Dept. of Natural Resources. Includes these publications:

Digest of Hunting & Trapping Regulations
2010-2011 Illinois Fishing Information
Digest of Waterfowl Hunting Regulations
IDNR FAQ
Complete list of permits and licensing issued
IDNR Office of Law Enforcement
Detailed information regarding the enforcement of IDNR permits and regulations

Department of Transportation

Air Quality
Federal and local reports on non-attainment areas in Illinois regions: Neither the Chicago Metropolitan Area, nor the Metro-East area of St. Louis have met the NAAQS standards for 8-Hour ozone nor PM2.5 annual levels.
Community Impact Assessment Manual
IDOT'S Community Impact Assessment Manual describes how to measure the socioeconomic impacts of transportation-produced pollution.
2010 Bureau of Design & Environment Manual
A compilation of the policies and procedures which govern project location, design, and environmental evaluation of highway construction projects.
IDOT Bureau of Design and Environment Roadside Prairie Inventory
Inventory of roadside prairie plants by district in Illinois including GIS data.
IDOT Case Studies & Reports of Endangered Species
Reports detailing the commitment and projects of IDOT to mitigate species endangerment while implementing highway development projects.
IDOT'S Compliance with the Clean Water Act, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act
This page provides broad information about IDOT's compliance with state-wide environmental policies to ensure protections of Illinois' water resources, including surface water, floodplains and groundwater. IDOT releases annual reports and reports to the EPA for water quality standards; this information is covered here.
Stormwater Management Plan - Compliance with the EPA's Clean Water Act
IDOT Annual Report Publications addressing areas in which IDOT meets EPA's expectations for public outreach and education, storm water erosion control, post-construction monitoring, and pollution prevention.
IDOT's Overview of Wetland Protection and Restoration Efforts Throughout Illinois
Background, wetland mitigation bank sites, and specific links to the following provided:

Illinois Wetland Restoration and Creation Guide
Compensatory Mitigation for Losses of Aquatic Resources; Final Rule
2010 FHWA Exemplary Ecosystem Initiative – Nomination Submittal for North Chicago
Illinois Department of Transportation Wetlands Action Plan April 15, 1998
Illinois Interagency Wetland Policy Act of 1989
1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual
IDOT National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
This Act establishes national environmental policy goals for the protection, maintenance, and enhancement of the environment and applies to all IDOT projects using federal funds or construction permits.

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)

Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS)

CMS Green Practices
Details about Green Fleet Programs, E-85 Gas Stations, and Recycling Programs
I-Cycle: State of Illinois Recycling
Recycling program for government facilities and buildings.o
State of Illinois Green Contracts
Compiled list of state agencies with green contracts.
State of Illinois Procurement Legislation
Recent Public Acts outlining environmentally-responsible purchasing requirements for public buildings and facilities (including public schools).

Capital Development Board Green Building Resources and Energy Efficiency

Green Building Act for State Construction Projects
Information and link to full text of Public Act 096-0073 which requires state projects to meet national "green building" standards.

Energy Efficiency Commercial Buildings

Energy Efficient Building Act
Public Act 096-0778 requires an energy code for residential buildings. It became effective on January 29th, 2010. Thus, the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) became the first energy code for residential buildings in Illinois.
Public Act 097-1033
Public Act 097-1033 amends the 2012 Illinois Energy Conservation Code to January 1, 2013. This Act allows more time for the Capital Development Board to review the IECC for publication, creating more time for planning effective Code enforcement.
Interpretation, Training, and Applications for IECC
The DCEO provides an excellent outline for all of the details of local enforcement of the IECC and code compliance

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