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Surface mining regulations and litigation for 1978

Journal Article · · Min. Congr. J.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5475905
The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 required promulgation of interim program regulations by November 3, 1977, and permanent program regulations by August 3, 1978. Relevant regulatory and litigation activities during 1978, and regulations issued under the act are discussed. Included are regulatory actions concerning abandoned mine lands, alluvial valley floors, surface and underground coal mining operations conducted on federal lands, and sedimentation ponds. Litigation developments in 1979 are described briefly. (1 photo)
Research Organization:
American Mining Congress
OSTI ID:
5475905
Journal Information:
Min. Congr. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Min. Congr. J.; (United States) Vol. 65:2; ISSN MCJOA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English