United States regulations affecting coal mining
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The main U.S. statute controlling coal mining is the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA). Under the law, each state must establish a federally approved enforcement program. SMCRA is administered by the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement in the Department of Interior. Other federal laws affecting coal mining with a major impact on mining are the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act.[1]
The following U.S. statutes may also affect coal mining:[2]
- American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978
- Antiquities Act of 1906
- Archeological Nd Historical Preservation Act of 1974
- Archeological Salvage Act
- Bald Eagle Protection Act of 1969
- Endangered Species Act of 1963
- Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1934
- Forest and Rangeland Resources Planning Act of 1974
- Historic Preservation Act of 1966
- Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918
- Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970
- Multiple Use - Sustained Yield Act of 1960
- National Forests Management Act of 1976
- National Trails System Act
- Noise Control Act of 1976
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
- Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974
- Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977
- Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
- Wilderness Act of 1964
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References
- ↑ "Strict Regulations Govern Coal Mining," Kentucky Educational TV, accessed December 2008
- ↑ "Strict Regulations Govern Coal Mining," Kentucky Educational TV, accessed December 2008
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