surface mining control and reclamation by: cory eberly
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Surface Mining Control and ReclamationBY: CORY EBERLY
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Important DatesoSigned into law August 3rd, 1977 by Jimmy Carter
oAmended in 1990 to allow funds to be used to reclaim mines abandoned after 1977
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Why is this a thing?oArose of out concern about the impacts of strip mining
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ControversyoMountain Top Mining and Valley fills
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Basics of this lawoPrimary law that regulates effects of coal mining
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Impacts oRestore AOC or approximate original contour of mined land
oAvoid acid drainage into water reservoirs
oReclaim land
oGrow vegetation in mined areas