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.