H.R. 3778 (108th): Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program Extension and Reform Act of 2004

Introduced:
Feb 04, 2004 (108th Congress, 2003–2004)
Sponsor:
Rep. John Peterson [R-PA5]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
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This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 2721 (109th) on May 26, 2005.

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Status

This bill was introduced on February 4, 2004, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Feb 04, 2004
Cosponsors
20 cosponsors (13R, 7D) (show)
Committees

House Natural Resources

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Full Title

To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to reauthorize collection of reclamation fees, revise the abandoned mine reclamation program, promote remining, authorize the Office of Surface Mining to collect the black lung excise tax, and make sundry other changes.

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Last updated Feb 04, 2004.
31 pages

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2/4/2004--Introduced.
Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program Extension and Reform Act of 2005 - Amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to repeal the authorization to use certain funds in the Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Fund (Fund) by the Secretary of Agriculture for rural land reclamation. Revises guidelines governing: (1) the availability of moneys from the Fund: (2) the disposition of unappropriated Fund balances; (3) transfers to the United Mine Workers of America Combined Benefit Fund; and (4) submission of quarterly reports by operators of surface coal mining operations. Revises requirements governing allocation of funds and allocation of funds to states and Indian tribes. Prescribes guidelines for initial program sites and bond forfeiture sites with insolvent sureties. Revises requirements for the granting of funds to set forth guidelines governing: (1) the application processing deadline; (2) the disposition of unexpended funds; and (3) a state set-aside program. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to require that states assume responsibility for administering the emergency reclamation program in order to remain eligible to receive grants. Authorizes the Secretary to propose regulations prescribing conditions under which the Fund would be used to promote remining of eligible lands, including reclamation fee rebates or waivers and other incentives.

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