S. 222: A bill to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States ...
...and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects and acid mine remediation programs.
113th Congress, 2013–2015. Text as of Feb 04, 2013 (Reported by Senate Committee).
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S 222 RS
Calendar No. 51
113th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 222
[Report No. 113-20]
To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects and acid mine remediation programs.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
February 4, 2013
February 4, 2013
Mr. UDALL of New Mexico (for himself, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. UDALL of Colorado, and Mr. BENNET) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
April 22, 2013
April 22, 2013
Reported by Mr. WYDEN, without amendment
A BILL
To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects and acid mine remediation programs.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ABANDONED MINE RECLAMATION.
(a) Reclamation Fee- Section 402(g)(6)(A) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1232(g)(6)(A)) is amended by inserting ‘and section 411(h)(1)’ after ‘paragraphs (1) and (5)’.
(b) Filling Voids and Sealing Tunnels- Section 409(b) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1239(b)) is amended by inserting ‘and section 411(h)(1)’ after ‘section 402(g)’.
(c) Use of Funds- Section 411(h)(1)(D)(ii) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1240a(h)(1)(D)(ii)) is amended by striking ‘section 403’ and inserting ‘section 402(g)(6), 403, or 409’.
Calendar No. 51
113th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 222
[Report No. 113-20]
A BILL
To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects and acid mine remediation programs.
April 22, 2013
April 22, 2013
Reported without amendment