surface mining control and reclamation act
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Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act. APPROVED ON AUGUST 3RD, 1977 FINALLY FINISHED DECEMBER 22ND, 1987. Environmental Issues Affected. It is the regulation of surface minging and the reclamation of coal-mined lands. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Surface Mining Control and
Reclamation ActAPPROVED ON AUGUST 3RD, 1977
FINALLY FINISHED DECEMBER 22ND, 1987
Environmental Issues Affected
• It is the regulation of surface minging and the reclamation of coal-mined lands.
• It sets uniform requirements for all coal surface mingin, including exploration activities and the surface effects of underground mining.
• The operators of the mine are required to minimize disturbances and adverse impact on fish, wildlife, and relatyed environmental values.
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