Surface Mining Control

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Surface Mining Control Reclamation Act of 1977

• Draft Year 1977
• National

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• Federal law which regulates the effects of coal
  mining on the environment in the U.S.
• Responsible for regulating active coal mines and
  also reclaiming abandoned mine areas.
• Arose due to concern about the environmental
  hazards of strip mining.
• Federal law, regulated by the Office of Surface
  Mining Reclamation and Enforcement .
• By Josh Netter Period 6