To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects and acid mine remediation programs.

S. 222 · 113th Congress · Feb 4, 2013 · Lineage

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Section 1 Abandoned mine reclamation

(a)

Reclamation fee— Section 402(g)(6)(A) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1232(g)(6)(A)) is amended by inserting “and section 411(h)(1)” after “paragraphs (1) and (5)”.

(b)

Filling voids and sealing tunnels— Section 409(b) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1239(b)) is amended by inserting “and section 411(h)(1)” after “section 402(g)”.

(c)

Use of funds— Section 411(h)(1)(D)(ii) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1240a(h)(1)(D)(ii)) is amended by striking “section 403” and inserting “section 402(g)(6), 403, or 409”.

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Feb 4, 2013viewing Reported in Senate Mr. Udall of New Mexico (for himself, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Udall of Colorado, and Mr. Bennet) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources See what changed
Feb 4, 2013 Introduced in Senate Mr. Udall of New Mexico (for himself, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Udall of Colorado, and Mr. Bennet) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects and acid mine remediation programs.

Section 1 Abandoned mine reclamation

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